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CATALOGUE
SEALS
DEPARTMENT OF MANUSCRIPTS
BRITISH MUSEUM
BY
W. DE G. BIRCH,
Assistant in the Dept. of MSS.
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NOTICE.
TilE present volume contains descriptions of Heraldic Seals,
letter G to end ; and Seals of British Companies, Colonies,
and Dependencies.
The Catalogue is the work of Mr. Walter de Gray Birch,
1st Class Assistant in the Department.
Department of MSS.,
2o//i yaiuiaiy, 1S94.
EDWARD SCOTT.
Keeper of the MSS.
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
PACE
Heraldic Seals of England and Wales {continued) — G-Z. i
British Companies, Colonies, and Dependencies .. .. 707
LIST OF PLATES.
Plates I. — X. Heraldic Seals.
„ XI., XII. Seals of Companies, Colonies, etc.
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ENGLAND.
HERALDIC SEALS.
G
Edward Gage, of Bentlyc, co. Suss., Esq.
10,003. [a.D. 1587.] Red: injured by pressure, indistinct.
-^ in. [Add. ch. 30,032.]
An ornamental cross, or star, of uncertain shape. Perhaps
in allusion to the arms of Gage.
Edward Gage, of Bentley, co. St/ss., Esq.
10.004. [A.D. 1608.] Red. ^ X tV i"- [Add. ch. 30,311.]
Oval signet from a ring (?) : an ornamental shield of arms :
a cross pattee, for Gage.
10.005. [a.D. 1608.] Another. [Add. ch. 30,312.]
10.006. [a.D. 1613.] Another: injured. [Add. ch.
30.315-]
Ajwther Seal.
10.007. [a.D. 1568.] Red. -H x f in. [Add. ch.
30,024.]
A ram passant, contourne : for crest of Gage.
10.008. [a.D. 1581.] Red: indistinct. [Add. ch.
30,028.]
George Gage, of Fyrle, co. Suss , Esq.
10.009. [a.D. 1582.] Red: good, f x i in. [Add. ch.
29,711.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : quarterly. i, 4,
Gage, 2, 3, St. Clere, see No. 10,011. In fcss point a mullet
for difference.
Beaded border.
VOL. III. B
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Gage, Esq.
10,010. [15th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
l\ in. [Ixxxvi. 43.]
A shield of arms, coiickt': quarterly, i, 4, G.\GE, 2, 3,
St. Clere, see No. 10,011. Crest on a helmet, ornamental
mantling and wreath, a ram passant.
SigiUum : toijannis : ■»- : gage : *< : armigrri.
Carved border.
John Gage, of Fyrk, co. Suss., Esq.
10.011. [a.D. 157S.] Red: fine, injured in places. I| in.
[Add. ch. 30,277.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, gyronny of four a
saltire, Gage ; 2, 3, a sun in splendour, ST. Clere. Crest
on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a ram passant.
Legend on a ribbon running round the seal : —
EX • CONTEMPTV • FOELICITAS. 1572.
10.012. [A.D. 1578.] Red: fine. [Add. ch. 30,278.]
10,012*. Another : imperfect. [Loose in box with
No. 10,012.]
A nother Seal.
10.013. [A.D. 1578.] Red. -J X -J in. [Add. ch. 30,280.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : quarterly as above.
Betw. the figures of the date 15 — 72. Above the .shield the
initial letters -I -G-
Beaded borders.
Robert Gage, so7i of Edward Gage, K>it.
10.014. [a.D. 1595.] Red. -u X tV in- [Add. ch. 18,879.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, Gage ; 2, 3, St.
Clere, as in No. 10,011. Crest on a helmet, ornamental
mantling and wreath, a ram passant.
Beaded border.
Jakelyna, (P Jacqueline), wife of John Gales (.»)
Seal used by RoiJERT LOUTHE, Citizen of London.
10,015. [a.D. 141 8.] Red: indistinct in places. |- in.
[Harl. ch. 53 B. 40.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., five lozenges in bend ;
sin., a lion rampant. Suspended on a tree of three branches.
On each side of the shield a fleur-de-lis, betw. two estoilcs of
six points.
S' lAKGLYNe VX' lOHIS GALGSI W
Perhaps a foreign seal.
HERALDIC SEALS.
Henry Le Galeys.
10,016. [a.D. 1299.] Plaster cast from chipped impression,
I in. [Ixxxvi. 44.]
A shield of arms : a cross fleury, voided.
S! S' H6NRICI • Le • GALGYS :
Beaded borders.
Cf. Henry Le Galeys, Citizen of London, A.D. 1 299-1 300, Add. ch.
15,621 ; A.D. 1321, Harl. ch. 43 D. 20.
Thomas Galian, al. Galyan, of DenJiam, co. Buck.
10.017. [a.D. 1365] Greenish-brown. i in. [Harl. ch.
85 E. i6:\
A shield of arms : per fess indented, in chief three crowns.
Betw. two slipped leaves. Suspended by a strap from a
forked tree. Within a carved gothic panel ornamented with
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
SigtUu : (irijomr : ©altait.
10.018. [a.D. 1365.] Greenish-brown. [Harl. ch. 85 E. 37.]
10.019. [a.D. 1365.] Greenish-brown: indistinct. [Harl.
ch. 85 E. 38.]
Cf. Harl. ch. 85 F. 16.
Peter Galun, Clerk.
Seal used by ROGER,//. Alani de FaLTHORP, of Stockton,
CO. Durham.
10,020. [a.D. 1396.] Red: injured. li in. [Egert.
ch. 581.]
A shield of arms : three flagons, two and one. Suspended
on a forked tree, and within a carved gothic panel.
Siginum : |)ctrt : galil : clcnct:
Margaret, wife of Thomas Galyan.
See Lope Lopes.
G. de La Garda, of France.
Seal used by Bartholomew Castre, Citizen and
Goldsmith, of London.
10.021. [A.D. 1385.] Red. iin. [Harl. ch. 76 E. 43.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. six ermine .spots (a chief.'),
La Garde, of France.
© S G. D6 LA GARDA ».
10.022. [a.D. 1 385.] Red. [Harl. ch. 80 E. i.]
10.023. Sulph. cast from No. 10,022. [D.C., F. 560.]
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CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Edward Gardiner, of Buckler's Bury, London, Clerk.
10,024. [a.]). 17 i8.] Red: en /flacard on a. tape. ^X-f^in.
[Add. ch. 17,831.]
Octagonal : a griffin's head erased. Crest of GARDINER.
William de Gardins, 0/ co. Oxon., Knt.
10,025. [A.D. 1266.] Bronze-green: fine, fragmentary.
About 1 X ^ in. [Harl. ch. 50 F. 21.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : two bars (in chief a label
of five points?), Garuinis.
ILL'I D€ GARDI . . .
Jolm Gardner, of Chacotnbe, co. NortJit., Clerk.
10,026. [a.d. 16S9.] Red: en placard, impcrkct. About
I in. [Add. ch. 24,147.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, queue fourchce. In
dexter chief a crescent for difference.
Ralph Garneys, (/ cos. Norf. and Stiff., Esq.
10.027. [a.d. 1436.] Red : fine, from a ring. 4- X 4 in.
[Harl. ch. 50 F. 37.]
Octagonal : a lion sejant, in the dexter paw an escallop.
In allusion to the arms of Garneys, see Nos. 10,029 ; 10,031.
In the field the legend : — t. gamcs. The surname on a
ribbon.
Cabled border.
10.028. [a.d. 1446.] Red : partly indistinct. Originally
encircled with a twisted rush. [Harl. ch. 50 F. 40.]
William Garneys, of Stokton Manor, co. Norf.
10.029. [a.d. 1404.] Red: a fragment. About i in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 46 D. 48.]
A shield of arms : a chevron engrailed betw. three es-
callops, in chief a label of three points. Within a gothic
pointed trefoil ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner
edge.
Stgillu /« : jetillrlmt
10.030. [a.d. 1403.] Red : a fragment. [Cott. ch.
xxvii. 162.]
JHtUflm
William Garneys, of co. Norf, Esq.
10,031. [a.d. 1422.] Red : fine, imperfect. About i in.
[Harl. ch. 50 F. 36.]
HERALDIC SEALS.
A shield of arms : quarterly i, 4, a chevron betw, three
escallops, Garneys or Garnishe ; 2, 3, on a cross five
illegible charges.
Sigtllum *« StEtilflJUt <«
10,032. Sulph. cast of No. 10,031. [D.C., G. 166.]
Sir John Garrard, Citizen and Alderman of London, Knt.
10.033. [a.D. i6i6.] Red. a x i in. [Add. ch. 36,074.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a fess a lion passant, Garrarl.
In chief a difference, uncertain, perhaps a crescent.
Beaded border.
The same, used by Sir John Garrard, Knt., son of the above.
10.034. [a.D. 1616.] Red : indistinct. [Add. ch. 36,074.]
Thomas de Garsale, of co. IVarzu., Knt.
10,035. [a.D. 1309.] Red: edges chipped. ^ in. [Cott.
ch, iv. 2.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, a bend.
JS S' . . . . Me • Oe • GARSH . L.
Thomas, son of John Garston (?)
10,036. [a.D. 1333^] Plaster cast. -Jin. [Ixxxvi. 46.]
A sliicld of arms : vaire, on a chief a bar dancette. Within
a finely carved gothic panel ornamented with ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
John Garton.
See John de Ludlow.
Richard Garton.
Sea/ used by John Carell, Esq., son and heir of
John Carell, Serjeant-at-law.
10,037. [A.D. 1525.] Red. | x i in. [Add. ch. 30,461.]
Lozenge-shaped, with truncated angles : a shield of arms :
chequy, Garton. Betw. the initials t . C. Above and below
the shield a fleur-de-lis.
Cabled border.
Cf. HarL ch. 77 G. 16, A.D. 1526.
William Garway, of London, Esq.
10,038. [a.D. 1652.] Red : injured by pressure. | X | ia
[Add. ch. 35.369]
Oval : a shield of arms : a pile betw. four leopards' faces,
over all a fess, Garw.AY.
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Geoffrey Gate, Knt.
10,039. [Late 14th or 15th cent.] Sulph. cast from proof
impression, i^- in. [D.C., F. 523.]
A sliield of arms, couche : per pale, three lions rampant
guardant, two and one. Gate. Crest on a helmet, orna-
mental mantling or lambrequin, and wreath, a demi-lion of
the arms. Supporters, two storks.
•^ SiaiUum ; »> •>*. ©alfiiUi ; Gate.
Cabled borders.
Cf. MS. Stovve, 960, p. 119.
Gatisheuid.
10,040. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. -J jn, [Ix.x.wi. 47.]
On a chevron betw. three goats' heads coupcd as many
slipped trefoils. Not on a shield.
« GO TO GOD GATlSHeVID.
Beaded border.
Edmund Gauge, cf co. Stiff.
10.041. [a.D. 1331.] Dark-yellow: indistinct in places.
A in. [Add. ch. 9594.]
A shield of arms : a chevron, with illegible lines (perhaps
barry bendy), betw. three (escallops .'). Suspended by a strap
from a hook ; betw. two branches of foliarje.
Ks SIGILLV : CDMVNDI GAWGG.
Inner border ornamented with small ball-flowers.
Ayiottier Seal.
10.042. [a.D. 1331.] Greenish-brown: very indistinct.
[Add. ch. 9593.]
A shield of arms : [on] a fess [paly of four] betw. three
estoiles [a lion passant betw. two fleurs-de-lis, each per pale
counterchanged], Gaudge. Within a coarsely carved star.
10.043. [a.D. 1 331.] Another: very indistinct. [Add.
ch. 9939]
John Gaugy, of Waude [Old], co. Northt.
10.044. [Late Hen. 111.] Dark-green : good. [Harl. ch.
SO F. 43.]
A shield of arms : a dexter hand and arm issuing from the
sinister in fess, holding in pale a staff terminating in a cross
pattce. \v\ chief two mullets.
^ S' lOHANNlS • De ■GAVGI '*
10.045. Sulph. cast of No. 10,044. [D.C., E. 374.]
HERALDIC SEALS.
Nicholas [de] Gaushill, of co. Dcrh., Esq.
10,046. [a.D. 1440.] Red : imperfect, very indistinct.
About i in. [Woll. ch. viii. 43.]
A shield of arms : barry of six, a canton, Gawsell.
Suspended by a strap from a hook. Within a bordure,
coarsely engrailed or indented.
m • ntcfjolai Dc ga . . . .
Benjamin Gawden.
See John Sewell.
Sir Dennis Gawden, Alderman of London, Knt.
10.047. [a.D. 1675.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : indistinct, -f- X -S- in. [Add. ch. 17,616.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three bees volant.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, a de.xter hand
and arm holding an acorn.
10.048. [a.D. 1676.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : indistinct. [Add. ch. 17,620.]
10.049. [a.D. 1 68 1.] Red: en placard, imperfect. [Add.
ch. 17,626.]
Thomas Gawdy, of co. Norf., Esq.
10.050. [a.D. 1549.] Red; imperfect, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 14.541-]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a fess gobony, betw. three
estoiles, a demi-lion rampant betw. two fleurs-de-lis counter-
changed, for Gawdv.
Cabled border.
i^) Sir Thomas Gawdye, fiistice of the Queens Bench, Knt.
10.051. [a.D. 1579.] Red: indistinct, imperfect. About
% in. [Add. ch. 32,946.]
On a wreath a cockatrice.
10.052. [.\.D. 1579.] Red : indistinct. [Add. ch. 32,947.]
John Gaynesford, of co. Suss., Esq.
10,053. [a.D. 1455.] Red. From a ring. \ in. [Add.
ch. 30,052.]
On a mount a greyhound at full speed, to the r. h., beneath
a tree. In the field the motto : — . . ♦ . plrfuv . . . rl . . . .
In allusion to the arms of G.VINSFORD, a chevron betw. three
greyhounds.
Cabled border.
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William Gaynesford, of co. Suss., Esq.
10,054. [a.u. 1455.] Red. From a ring, i in. [Add.
ch. 30,052.]
A greyhound tied to a leash. In allusion to the arms of
Gainsford, see No. 10,053. I" the lield above, a label
inscribed : — gainrrforlJ.
Aundrina, or Aundryn, widow of Thomas de Gayton, Knt.
10.055. [a.u. 1343.] Pale-red: indistinct. -:^ in. [Add.
ch. 20,734.]
Two shields of arms : i, two bars, in chief three roundles
(perhaps Wake) ; 2, a fess betw. three fleurs-de-lis, Gayton.
Suspended by the strap from a tree of three branches.
» S" ANDRYN6 ■De ■GAYTON6.
10.056. [A.D. 1345.] Red: fine, chipped. [Harl. ch.
SO F. 51.]
Ss S' ANDRYNe ■DG • GAYTONe.
John, son (^ THOMAS de Gayton, Ktit., of co. Northt.
10,057. [A.D. 1342.] Light-brown: good. \% in. [Add.
ch. 20,733.]
Two shields of arms : dcx., a chevron within a bordure
engrailed ; sin., a fess betw. six fleurs-de-lis, G.VYT(_)N. Sus-
pended on a bush of five branches. Within two interlaced
squares of tracery ornamented along the inner border, which
forms an octagonal panel, with ball-flowers.
Beaded border.
Thomas de Gayton, of co. Northt., Cliivalcr.
10,058. [A.D. 1342.] Light-brown: good. \l in. [Add.
ch. 20,733.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. six fleurs-de-lis, Gayton.
Suspended by a strap from a hook.
IS FAVS AMI6 SeYT HONIG.
Francis Geers, of Garnons, co. Heref., Gentl.
10,059. [A.D. 1660.] Red : imperfect. About a in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 1958.]
A shield of arms : three boars' heads erect and erased,
two and one.
Cf. Add. ch. 1933 ; 1934; 1936.
Isabella Geffrei.
Seal used by John Pau.xtox, of Paunton, co. Line. (?)
10,060. [A.D. 1410.] Red: good, f? in. [Sloan, ch.
xxxiii. 56.]
HERALDIC SEALS.
A shield of arms (?) : a cross betw. the initial letters
I. G. T. O. Within a carved gothic trefoil ornamented with
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
SIGILL' ISABGLLA G6FFRei.
10,061. Sulph. cast from No. 10,060. [D.C., G. 124.]
Johanna Le Gent, dan. (/Richard Hilt, of Braliam,
of Frainsden, co. Stiff.
10,062. [a.D. 1340.] Red : injured, imperfect. -J in.
[Add. ch. 10,312.]
A shield of arms : indistinct, three crosses (the one in
dexter chief appears to be on a canton). Within a gothic
eight-foil panel, ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner
edge.
LVM • WILL'I ■D6 • BRIV .... ISTO
Cf. Add. ch. 99S8, A.D. 1344.
Edward George, of Brayles, co. IVarto., Husbandman.
10,063. [A.D. 1585.] Red. fin. [Add. ch. 32,882.]
A fleur-de-lis. Perhaps as a crest or in allusion to arms.
Charles Gerard, Baron Gerard of Brandon,
afterzK.'ards Earl of Macclesfield.
10.064. [a.D. 1663.] Wafer, covered with paper before
impression, i^ x If in. [Harl. ch. %6 I. 27.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, quarterly, i. iv, a
saltire, Ger.ard ; ii., iii., a lion rampant crowned, Gerard ;
2, 3, Somerset of Worcester, a crescent for difference ; 4,
quarterly, i., iv., per pale, three lions, two and one ; ii., iv.,
a fess and canton. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling,
and wreath, a lion rampant crowned. Supporters, two lions.
In base on a scroll an illegible motto.
Carved border.
Thomas Gerard, Richard Cook, or John Schedefolde,
of Stapitlford.
10.065. [.^..D. 1359.] Discoloured -white : very frag-
mcntar\-. About i in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 28,770.]
A shield of arms : on a fess betw. two estoiles, three un-
certain charges.
VM
Edward Gerberge.
See Edwakm Jerberge, Knt.
10 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Roger Gerbergh.
10,066. [a.D. 1 37 1.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I in. [Ix.xxvi. 48.]
A shield of arm.s : paly of six, ermine, and on a bend three
lions. Within a carved gothic panel composed of a triangle
and cinqucfoil, ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner
edge.
» SIGILLU *< ROGERI -« GERBeRGH.
Gereberd.
Sea! used by AoNE.S, ivifc of EliaS DardebroUN,
of Croyndone, Co. Surr.
10.067. [a.d. 1357.] Red: a fragment. About ^ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 23,328.]
A shield of arms : (three .') lozenge buckles, two and one.
Betw. three sprigs of foliage.
G€R€B6RD.
Seal used by the above Ell\s.
10.068. [a.d. 1359.] Red : fracjmcntary, [Add. ch. 23,330.]
Nis • GeReeeRiD].
John Gernegan, of co. Suff.
10,069. [a.d. 1359.] Green: imperfect, indistinct. 4 '"•
[Add. ch. 10,198.]
A shield of arms : three lozenge buckles, two and one, a
bendlet, for JERMINgHAM. Background replenished with
flowers. Within a gothic quatrefoil.
lOHN' oe . . . H . . . €R
Jacobus Gerneys.
10,070. [a.d. 1392.] Red. f in. [Harl. ch. 50 C. 38.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three garbs. Within a
pointed gothic trefoil panel.
» Btgillum : tacolii : QfvuciB :
John Gernon, son of William Gernon, of co. Ess., Knt.
10,071. [a.d. 1327.] Red: cracked, imperfect. | in.
[Harl. ch. 50 G. 29.]
A shield of arms : paly wavy of six, GerNON. Betw. two
wingless wyverns.
Si S' : : lOHANNIS
HERALDIC SEALS. II
Ralph Gernun, of co. Essex.
10,072. [Temp. Hen, III.] Discoloured-white ; imperfect,
indistinct. [Harl. ch. 50 G. 20.]
A sliield of arms : paly wavy of six, GerXON.
RADULFI G6RNVN.
Ralph Gernoun, of co. Essex, Knt.
10.073. [Temp. Hen. HI.] Bronze-green: fine, imperfect.
li in. [Harl. ch. 50 G. 22.]
A shield of arms : paly wavy often, Gernon.
SIGILLVM RAD ERNVN.
Beaded border.
10.074. Sulph. cast of No. 10,075. [D.C., E. 37S.]
William Gernoun, of co. Essex, Knt.
10.075. [a.d. 1298.] Red : a fragment. [Harl. ch. 58 D. 25.]
Part of a shield of arms ; paly wavy of six, Gernon.
Legend wanting.
William Gernoun.
Seal used bj John, son (i/JoHN GernoUN,
of CO. Essex, Knt.
10.076. [a.d. 1334.] Creamy-white: imperfect, indistinct.
I in. [Harl. ch. 50 G. 32.]
A shield of arms : paly wavy of six, GERNUN.
LL6LMI : GeRNOV . .
10.077. [a.d. 1352.] Discoloured, semi-transparent: in-
distinct. [Harl. ch. 50 G. 31.]
. . . WILL€LM : GGRNOV . .
William, son of Ralph Gernun, of co. Essex, Knt.
10,073. [Late Hen. HI.] Pale-greenish-white: rubbed,
indistinct, f in. [Harl. ch. 50 G. 23.]
A shield of arms : paly wavy of six, GerNON.
W SIGILLVM SeCR6TI.
10,079. [Late Hen. HI.] Another. [Harl. ch, 50 G. 26.]
a siGi . . . M secReri.
William, son r^/WlLLLVM Gernun, of Bakcivell, co. Derby, Knt.
10,080. [a.d. 1325.] Red: indistinct. | in. [Harl. ch.
50 G. 28.]
A double-headed eagled displayed, charged on the breast
12 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
with a shield of arms : paly wavy of six, — and ermine. Within
a pointed gothic quatrcfoil ornamented with small ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
aS...ILL'l GGRNOVN IVNIORYS «<
10,081. Sulph. cast of No. 10,080. [D.C., F. 21 8.]
John Gernyngham, of cos. Norf. and Sjiff., Esq.
10,082. [a.U. 1472.] Red : from ring with mark of
setting. J^ in. [Stowe ch. 193.]
Signet : an eagle, close, and behind it a branching tree ; at
the foot a pierced cinquefoil. In the field the legend : —
a : I : : magrc :
The crest of Jernyngham is a demi-falcon rising.
Cabled border.
Gilbert Gerrard, Esq., Attorney General.
10,083. [a.D. 1572.] Red. t X t in. [Add. ch. 16,153.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4, a lion rampant
crowned, Gerrard, 2, 3, on a bend three annulets. Crest on
a helmet and mantling, on a wreath a lion's gamb erect and
erased, holding a lure.
William de Geudding, of Polstead, co. Stiff.
10,084. [Late Hen. III.] Creamy-white : imperfect, in-
distinct, li in. [Harl. ch. 50 G. 7.]
A shield of arms : a double-headed eagle displayed,
gs SI . . . . WILI G6
John de Gevelestone.
10.085. [Early 14th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine im-
pression. ^ in. [D.C., F. 198.]
A shield of arms : three chevrons. Within a pointed gothic
quatrefoil.
» : S' • lOHIS : DG : G6VeL6STON'.
Beaded borders.
Alice Gyffard, wife of ]on^ Gyffard, Kni.
10.086. [a.D. 138S-9.] Red : fragmentary. About i in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 51 A. 36.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. six thistle flowers. Within
a carved gothic panel.
iS S OW€RS.
HERALDIC SEALS. 13
John GifFard, of Chillintone, co. Staff., Knt.
10,087. [a.D. 13 15.] Red, discoloured: indistinct, f in.
[Woll. ch. ix. 32.]
A shield of arms : three stirrups with leathers, two and
one, GlFFORD.
Ss S' lOH'IS FARD :â–
John Gififard, al. GyfFard, of Boscobel, co. Salop, Esq.
10.088. [a.D. 1632.] Red : good, from a ring, f X -I in.
[Cott. ch. iv. 13 (i.).]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, three stirrups with
their leathers, two and one, GlFFARD ; 2, 3, quarterly, i. iv., a
castle ; ii., iii., a lion rampant. Crests, each on a wreath, dex.,
a tiger's head, full-faced, flames issuing from the mouth,
GlFFORD ; si?t., on a castle, a lion, Castelyon ?
Can."ed border.
10.089. [a.D. 1632.] Red : indistinct in places, from a
ring. [Cott. ch. iv. 13 (2).]
10.090. Sulph. cast from Xo. 10,089. [D.C., H. 146.]
10.091. [a.D. 1632.] Red : good, from a ring. [Cott.
ch. xxiv. 38.]
John Gififard, of Brigktley, co. Devon, Esq.,
or John, his son and heir.
10.092. [a.D. 1660.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression I- X -^ in. [Harl. ch. ill. E. 36.]
Oval : a shield of arms of GlFFARD.
Another Seal.
10.093. [a.D. 1660.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. -^ X tV in. [Harl. ch. 85 H. 59.J
Small oval sio-net : a shield of arms : three lozenges con-
joined in fess, GlFFARD.
GifiFord, a Sheriff (?)
10,094. [i6th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
i in. [xci. 52.]
A shield of arms, coiiclu^: ten roundles, four, three, two, and
one, in pile, GlFFORD. Set upon the masoned curtain of a
castle with three embattled towers, on a mount ; a style
frequently adopted by sheriffs. Betw. the initial letters : —
t. g.
Cabled border.
Margaret Gyflfard.
10,095. [14th cent.] Gutta-percha. ',-; in. [xlvii. 1439]
14 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A lozenge-shaped shield of arms : three lions passant in
pale. Within a pointed quatrefoil ornamented along the
inner edge with ball-flowers.
St S' MARGAR6TI (»ic.) GYFFARD.
Beaded border.
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 544.
Osbert Giffard.
10.096. {Temp. Edw. II.] Plaster cast from fine im-
pression. -^ in. [l.xxxvi. 49.]
A shield of arms : barry of six, — and ermine, on a chief a
lion passant, GiFFARD. Betw. three wavy sprigs of flowers
and foliage.
* S' OSBeRTI • GIFFARD.
Beaded borders.
Robert Gyffard, of Shymplingg, co. Siiff.
10.097. [a.D. 1351.] Red: a fragment. About ^ in.
[Harl. ch. 51 A. 37.]
A shield of arms : on a bend an escallop. Betw. three
small quatrefoil flowers. Within a pointed quatrefoil orna-
mented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
MOVR.
Thomas Gififard.
10,098. [a.D. 1409-10.] Cast in red composition, i in.
[1- 19.]
A shield of arms : three stirrups, leathered, two, and one,
Giffard. Within a carved or cusped border.
» BigiUitm » tJjonw » gnffarD *«
William Giffard, of co. Essex, Knt.
10,099. [a.D. 1341.] Red: .fine, pressed in one or two
places. I in. [Add. ch. 15,595.]
A shield of arms : chequy, a canton, GlFF.\RD. Betw.
three small slipped leaves. Within a carved gothic panel or
star of eight points, ornamented along the lower edge with
ball-flowers.
G SIGILLVM : WILL6LMI : GIFFARD.
Beaded border.
Peter de Gildesburgh (P^i
10,100. [a.D. 1342.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
I in. [Ixxxvi. 50.]
The Virgin Maiy and Child in a gothic niche. The
HERALDIC SEALS. 1 5
Virgin is holding in front a shield of arms : three crescents,
two and one, within a bordure engrailed. On each side in a
smaller niche, a half-length figure.
S' PeXRI D' GILOeSBVR (?)
John Gilibrond.
Seal used by Thom.as de Reyiiate, ,:'/ Gouteby, co. Leic.
10,101. [a.D. 1336.] Red: injured. -i in. [Add. ch.
21,244.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three uncertain charges,
perhaps bulls' heads cabossed.
S' lOH'IS GILIBROND.
Hugh de Gillingham, of co. Line, Knt.
10.102. [a.D. 1293.] Dark-green : fine, i in. [Harl. ch.
SO G. 46.]
A shield of arms: a cross lozengy within a bordure charged
with eight fleurs-de-lis.
« S' HVGONIS DG GILLINGHM.
Beaded border.
10.103. Sulph. cast of No. 10,102. [D.C., E. 479.]
Mary and Sarah, dans, of Henry Gillott.
See Joseph Swift.
John Girardot de Tilleux, of London, Gentl.
10,104. [a.D. 1715.] Red : en placard, on a tape, very im-
perfect, li X -r^. [Add. ch. 13,746.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, a lion rampant ; 2, 3, a
chevron, GlR.\NDOT of Jersey, etc. Crest on a helmet and
ornamental mantling, an ox's scalp.
Cabled border.
Nicholas Girlyngtone, of co. York.
10,105. [a.D. 1444.] Red. From a ring, with marks of
the setting. -^ in. [Add. ch. 16,936.]
A bee or butterfly, in allusion to the paternal arms of
GiRLINGTON. In the field an indistinct motto.
Dc amc(?)
Beaded border.
Cf. Harl. ch. 77 D. 33, a.D. 1461 : 77 F. 6, 7, A.D. 1464.
l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John de Gislingham, of Tlwrnham parva, co. Stiff.
10,106. [a.U. 1359.] Dark-grccn : imperfect, indistinct.
[Had. ch. 50 G. 58.]
A shield of arm.s : a fcss betw. three swan.s, GiSLINGHAM.
Within a carved gothic panel.
Isabella, widow of SiMON Glapthorn,
of Hm/thigdon, co. Hunt.
10,107. [A.D. 1423] Red. -J^x-i-in. [Add. ch. 33,531.]
Octagonal : a garb.
Guillaume Glasdalle.
10,108. [15th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix. i\ in. [xxxvii. 57.]
A shield of arms: a chevron engrailed betw. three roundles.
w : %tt\ : dutllaumc : ffilaftiaU : «< :
Beaded borders.
Cf. William Glasdal, A.D. 1428, Add. ch. 3636.
Peter Gleane, of Norivich, Gcntl.
10.109. [A.D. 1595.] Red: indistinct, injured. About
\ in. when perfect. [Stowe ch. 215.]
A swan or eagle rising, perhaps a crest.
John Glemham, of co. Snff.
10.110. [a.D. 1403.] Red : fine, edge injured. f in.
[Harl. ch. 53 E. 35.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three annulets. Within
a gothic panel of eight points.
i& StIgiUujm *< 6 «< si iofj'ts *< js *< ft glrmijam <« ft
10.111. [a.D. 1403.] Red : injured. [Harl. ch. 53 E. 36.]
10.112. Sulph. cast from No. lo.iii. [D.C., G. 94.]
10.113. [a.D. 1410.] Red : fine, imperfect. [Harl. ch. 50
H. 2.]
■t Stgtllum 8 «< ft *< ft glrmijam *< a
10.114. Sulph. cast from No. 11,113. [D.C., G. 95.J
Henry de Gloucestria, Citizen and Alderman of London.
10,115. [a.D. 1309.] Green : fine, imperfect. ^ in. [Harl.
ch. 50 H. 4.]
A shield of arms : two pales, on a chief a lion passant.
Within a carved gothic quatrefoil panel.
S' H6NRICI : DC : GL
Beaded borders.
HERALDIC SEALS. I7
Thomas Glyn, al. Glynn, of the Scilly Isles.
10,116. [a.d. 1639.] Red : from a ring with marks of the
setting, f X -fV in. [Add. ch. 15,382.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three salmon
spears, Glinne. A crescent for difference.
Cabled border.
Thomas Goad, D.J.C., Vice-Provost of King's College,
Cambridge.
10.117. [A.D. 1634.] Red : a fragment. About | X Jl in.
[Add. ch. 35,267.]
Oval : a shield of arms : [a chevron betw. three] lions
queue fourchee, GOAD. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mant-
ling and wreath, a badger (?)
Cabled border.
Nicholas Gobaud, Rector of Cley, co. Norf.
10.118. [A.D. 1384.] Red : fine. ^ in. [Cott. ch. xxv. 35.]
A shield of arms : on a fess three crosses crosslet fitchees,
in chief as many roundles. Within a finely car\-ed gothic
rosette or cusped panel.
» SIGILLV • NICHOLAI • GOBAVD *<**<«
Beaded border.
10.119. Sulph. cast from No. 10,118. [D.C., F. 548.]
10.120. Plaster cast from No. 10,118. [Ixxxiv. 73.]
Richard Gobaud, Parson of Two Parts of
Rcpyngluile Cliiircli, co. Li^ic.
10,121. [A.D. 1349.] Red, covered with varnish : indistinct.
â– J in. [Add. ch. 21,108.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a fess ; sin., two bars.
Within a carved gothic quatrefoiled panel.
Legend obscure, betw. the points.
William Gobioun.
10.122. [a.d. 1397.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
[Ixxxvi. 51.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. two increscents. Within
a car\^ed and pointed gothic triangle of tracery, ornamented
with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
SigtU' • toiUrlmt • gobioun.
John Goderyk, of New Sleaford, co. Line.
10.123. [a.d. 1379.] Pale-greenish: imperfect, indistinct.
4 X 4 in. [Add. ch. 21,139.]
VOL. III. c
l8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess betw. three birds. Within
a quatrefoil.
S' lOHANNIS GO
Thomas Godestone, of CokJicsto; co. Essex.
10,124. [a.D. 1417.] Red: very indistinct. ^ in. [Add.
ch. 10,061.]
A shield, perhaps of arms : on a bend, betw. in chief a
pierced mullet and in base a crescent, three illegible charges.
» S' to!)' Dc
r Charles Godfrey, of St. Martin's in the Fields, co. Midd.
10,125. [a.D. 1694.] Red : ^« /"/rtcfl;-^, on a tape, -j-fxfin.
[Add. ch. 13,669.]
An ornamental shield of arms : three fleurs-de-lis, two and
one. Crest on a wreath and foliage, a fleur-de-lis.
Sidney Godolphin, Baron Godolphin.
10.126. [a.D. 1693.] Red : eji placard, on a label, imper-
fect. -4- X -jSr in. [Add. ch. 61 5 1.]
Oval : an eagle with two heads displayed, betw. [three]
fleurs-de-lis, (not on a shield), for GODOLPHIN.
Carved border.
William Godolphin.
10.127. [i6th cent.] Plaster cast from imperfect and in-
distinct impression. [Ixxxvi. 52.]
Oval (?) : a shield of arms : an eagle displayed, double-
headed, betw. three fleurs-de-lis, Godolphin.
Richard Godsalm, of Horndon, co. Essex, Knt.
10.128. [4-l>- 1342.] Red: somewhat indistinct, cracked.
I X i in. [Harl. ch. 50 H. 20.]
A shield of arms : six lions rampant, three, two, and one.
Betw. two slipped leaves. Within a pointed trefoil panel.
Legend betw. the points : —
S' RICA-RDI • GO-DSALM.
10.129. Sulph. cast of No. 10,128. [D.C., F. 285.]
John Golafre, of cos. Norf., Stiff., etc., Esq.
10,130. [a.D. 1431.] Red: from a ring. J- in. [Harl. ch.
50 H. 27.]
HERALDIC SEALS. I9
A griffin's head erased and crowned, charged on the cheek
with the initial letter g (?)
In the field the motto : —
pur Umte,
Beaded border.
Richard de Goldesburghe, y//ii., of co. York, C/iev.
10,131. [a.D. 1371.] Dark-green: a fragment. About
I- in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 17,110.]
A shield of arms : a cross flory, over all a label of three
points in chief, GoLDESBURGH. Within a finely carved
panel ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
» S' RICA 8
R. Goldesburgh : Seal used by
John Wilkinson, of Ips^vkh, co. Stiff., Haberdasher;
John Clemens, of the same, Shipiuright; and
Cornelius Goldsbury, of the same, Merchant.
10.132. [a.D. 1729.] Red : badly impressed, on a tape.
About f X f in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 10,264.]
Oval : an embattled tower, betw. the initial letters R. G.
Above it, on a wreath a demi-lion rampant, in its fore-paws
a cross crosslet fitchee : in reference to the arms and crest
of Goldesburgh, viz. a cross patonce, and a demi-lion.
10.133. [A.D. 1729.] Another. [Add. ch. 10,264.]
10.134. [A.D. 1729.] Another. [Add. ch. 10,264.]
10.135. [A.D. 1729.] Another. [Add. ch. 10,264.]
Robert Goldhok.
Seal used by JOHN DE Wysbeche, Rector of Esthodeleth,
{East-Hoathly,) co. Suss.
10,136. [A.D. 1363.] Red: chipped, f in. [Add. ch.
30,214.]
A shield of arms : an eagle displayed, over all a bend.
Within a gothic panel of eight points, ornamented along the
inner edge with ball-flowers.
W SIGILL' » ROBGRTI GOLDHOK.
John, son of John de Goldyngham, of Chikeivelle, co. Essex.
10,137. [A.D. 1332.] Red: fine. iX^ in. [Harl. ch.
50 H. 32.]
Oval : a shield of arms : barry nebuly of six, a label of
C 2
20 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
three points, GOLDINGHAM. Suspended by a strap, and
betw. two palm branches.
Ss S' lOH'IS • DG ■GOLDINGHAM.
Inner border carved and ornamented with ball-flowers.
10,138. Sulph. cast of No. 10,137. [D.C., F. 242.]
John de Goldyngham, of co. Suff., Knt.
10,139. [a.d. 1 361.] Red : a fragment, r. h. side wanting,
i in. [Add. ch. 9633.]
A shield of arms : diapered lozengy, the bearing illegible.
Betw. slipped flowers. Within a gothic panel ornamented
with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
OLDYNGHAM.
John de Goldyngham, of co. Sjiff., Esq.
10.140. [a.d. 14S7.] Red: encircled by a twisted rush.
[Add. ch. 9738.]
A lion's gamb erect and erased. Crest of GOLDYNGHAM.
betw. the letters 1. G.
{Note, the seal and label appear to be lost from this
charter.)
Richard de Goldyngham, of co. Suff.
10.141. [a.d. 1348.] Green: injured by compression.
Ig in. [Harl. ch. 50 H. 34.]
An escallop. Within a carved gothic rosette of eight
points.
Walter Goldingham.
10.142. [a.d. 1 41 7-14 1 8.] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression. [Ixxxiv. %6i\
A shield of arms : barry nebuly of six, GOLDINGHAM.
Suspended by a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved
gothic panel.
Sig'. hjaltcri • golDiugijam.
John, S071 and heir (/John de Goldingtone, of co. Essex.
10,143. [A.D. 1362.] Dark-green : fine. f in. [Harl.
ch. 50 H. 37.]
A shield of arms, couche: two lions passant in pale, GOLD-
INGTON. Crest on a helmet and lambrequin, out of a ducal
coronet, a tall horn-shaped cap. In the field on each side
wavy sprig of trefoiled foliage.
S' lOHIS GOLDINGTONe.
a
HERALDIC SEALS. 21
10.144. Sulph. cast of No. 10,143. [D-C, F. 420.]
10.145. [a.d. 1372.] Red: indistinct, imperfect. [Add.
ch. 19,979.]
John de Goldyngtone, of co. Essex, Kitt.
10.146. [a.d. 1332.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 15,576.]
A shield of arms : two lions passant in pale, GoLDINGTON.
A label of five points.
ov . . . .
Another Seal.
10.147. [a.d. 1336.] Red: fine, imperfect. [Harl. ch.
50 H. ^6:\
A shield of arms : two lions passant, GOLDINGTON. Sus-
pended by a strap from a hook, and betw. two wingless
wyverns.
^ S'. [I0:H'[IS : DG :] GOLDYlNGT]ON6 F0RTVN6.
Beaded borders.
10.148. Sulph. cast from No. 10,147. [D.C., F. 260.]
William de Goldington, of cos. Essex and Berks, Knt.
10.149. [a.d. 1316.] Red: chipped, i in. [Harl. ch.
50 H. 35.]
A shield of arms : two bars gemel, in chief a lion passant.
S' WILL'I De eOLDI
Beaded border.
Cf. Cott. ch. xxviii. 100, a.d. 1305 ; .xxix. 44, A.D. 1316 ; v. 46, A.D. 1318.
Another Seal.
10.150. [a.d. 1318.] Bronze-green: originally very fine
and sharp, imperfect. I-^ in. [Cott. ch. v. 46.]
A shield of arms : two bars gemel, in chief a lion passant.
Betw. two trifurcated branches of foliage.
a SIGILLVM • WILL'I D6 GO
Beaded borders.
10.151. Sulph. cast of No. 10,150. [D.C., F. 194.]
Cornelius Goldsbury.
See R Goldesburgh.
Thomas Golofrai.
10,152. [14th cent] Red : indistinct, chipped. i in.
[xxxvi. 144.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, vaire, or a fess nebulee
22 -CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
counterchanged ; 2, 3, a garb. Within a finely traced gothic
panel. In the field some small flowers.
Legend betw. the point.s : —
S' T0M6 GO . . . Al.
Beaded border.
Edmund de Gonevile, of co. Stiff.
10,153. [a.D. 1355.] Discoloured, opaque. \ in. [Add.
ch. 15,746.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron, betw. two couple-closes
indented, three escallops, GONVILLE. Within a carved gothic
panel of eight points ornamented with ball-flowers.
© S' eOMVNDI ■De • GONGVlLLe.
John de Goneville, of co. Snff.
10,154. [a.D. 1 35S.] Dark-green. ^ in. [Add. ch. 15,747.]
A shield of arms : on a bend cotised three escallops, over
all in chief a label of three points. Betw. the initial letters
A. I. Within a trefoiled panel, carved and ornamented along
the inner edge with ball-flowers.
S' + lOH" De GONeVYLe.
Beaded border.
John Gooche, of New Btickenham, co. Norf.
10,155. [a.D. 1673.] Red : eti placard, i x | in. [Add.
ch. 19,266.]
Oval : a shield of arms : ermine, the charges illegible.
Beaded border.
Matthew Gooddinge, of Ipsivicli, co. Snff.
10.156. [a.D. 1564.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. About
I in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 26,340.]
An angel holding a shield of arms : a fleur-de-lis.
Legend on a scroll, uncertain.
Perhaps a French seal.
Barnham Goode, so7i and heir of CHARLES GOODE,
of NortJiall, co. Midd.
10.157. [a.D. 1699.] Red : en placard, imperfect. About
\ X -i- in. [Add. ch. 1652.]
Oval : a shield of arms. See seal of Charles Goode.
Charles Goode, of Maldon, co. S?irr., Esq.
10,158. [a.D. 1665] Red, (?) originally covered with paper
HERALDIC SEALS. 23
before impression : imperfect, indistinct. About f X -f^ in.
[Add. ch. 1640.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, uncertain.
T/ie same, 2tsed by Letice, his ivife.
10,159. [A.D. 1665.] Red, originally covered with paper
before impression : imperfect, indistinct. [Add. ch. 1640.]
Another. See John Warburton.
Charles Goode, of Northall, co. Midd.
10,160. [a.D. 1699.] Red : en placard, imperfect. About
f X i in. [Add. ch. 1652.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, on a fess (?) •,
three fleurs-de-lis ; 2, three cinquefoils, two and one; 3, three
piles, on each in chief an annulet, etc. ; 4, uncertain. Crest
on a helmet and mantling, on a shuttle (?) a fleur-de-lis.
William Goode, of Denyngton, co. Suff.
10.161. [a.D. 1433.] Dark-green : imperfect. ^ in. [Add.
ch. 10,456.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three lions rampant, for
Goode. Betw. two palm branches.
S! St bJtUmt » gooDc.
Cabled borders.
10.162. Red : recent impression from the matrix, i in.
[xxxv. 1 1 5.]
« StgiUum » fajiUmt » gooKe »
Lambert and Frances Goose.
See Nicholas Hamby.
Robertus de Goran.
10,163. [a.D. 1235.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
1 1 in. [xx.xvi. 202.]
A shield of arms : three lions rampant, two and one.
© S' ROBeRTTI DG GORAN.
John Gore, of Hitchin, co. Herts.
10,164. [a.D. 1469.] Red : very indistinct, encircled with
a twisted shred of vellum. ^ X | in. [Add. ch. 28,890.]
Oval : a shield of arms : bearings illegible.
24 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Sir John Gore, y««., of Much Haddam, co. Herts., Kiit.
10.165. [a.D. 1648.] Red : good, a x -j^ in. [Add. ch.
35.446.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three crosses crosslet,
fitchees, GoRE.
Sir John Gore, of Sacoinbe, co. Hertf., Knt.
10.166. [a.D. 1675.] Red, covered with paper before
impression, f X ^ in. [Add. ch. 35,529.]
A shield of arms indistinct.
10.167. [a.D. 1679.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. [Add. ch. 35,530^.]
10.168. [a.D. 1679.] Another : en placard, imperfect.
[Add. ch. 35,530 <5.]
10,169.- [a.d. 1679.] Another : en placard, indistinct.
[Add. ch 35,530 c]
The bearings of the shield, a fess betw. three crosses cross-
let, are shown in this seal.
10.170. [a.D. 1681.] Red: enclosed in a tin box. [Add.
ch. 35.531-]
10.171. [a.D. 1 68 1.] Another: in a tin box. [Add. ch.
35.532.]
TJie same, used by Katpiarine, Jiis wife.
10.172. [A.D. 168 1.] Red. [Add. ch. 35,532.]
Ralph Gore, of Grafs Inn, co. Midd.
10,173. [a.D. 1675.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. I X i in. [Add. ch. 35.529-]
Oval : a shield of arms : indistinct, GORE.
Edward Gorge, of Langford, co. Wilt., Knt.
10.174. [A.D. 1609.] Red. f x i in. [Add. ch. 22,076.]
Oval : a shield of arms : lozengy a chevron, GORGES.
Beaded border.
Hugh de Gorges.
Seal nsed df John de Chelsham, of Mitcham, co. Surrey.
10.175. [a.d. 1386.] Red : injured by pressure, very in-
distinct in places, -i in. [Add. 23,152.]
A shield of arms : three lozenges in fess, betw. the initial
letters H. G. in chief, and a mullet of six points in base. In
allusion to the arms of GORGES. Within a pointed gothic
quatrefoil, ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
!3 SIGILLVM ; HVGONIS : D6 : GORGES.
HERALDIC SEALS. 25
Theobald Gorges, of co. Somers.
10,176. [a.d. 1347 — ob. 1381.] Red: fine. i\ in.
[xxxvi. 130.]
A shield of arms, couche: quarterly, i, 4, lozengy, a chevron.
Gorges ; 2, 3, two bends nebuly. Crest, a helmet and
ornamental mantling, on a wreath a greyhound's head
collared.
Stgtllum : tcobalUt : gorges.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved with small
ball-flowers.
Tibbaud de Gorges, of co. Somers., Knt.
XOyil. [<)i^. A.D. 1468-9.] Red: fine, if in. [xxxvi. 131.]
A shield of arms, couche: quarterly, i, 4, a chevron betw.
eight lozenges ; 2, 3, on a chief three roundles. Crest on a
helmet and ornamental mantling a greyhound's head collared.
Legend on a scroll : —
* i* « s* *tgtUa : lire : tiiiiah) : * *< *! « :
De gorges :*<««(*
Outer border can,-ed with ball-flowers.
10,178. Plaster cast of good impression. [Ixxxvi. 53.]
Thomas Gorges, of Keut{?), Esq.
10,179. [a.D. 1574.] Reddish-brown: chipped. ^ X ^ in.
[Harl. ch. yj A. 40.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a bird rising with inverted wings.
Crest on a helmet and mantling destroyed.
Ann Goring, of Lewes, co. Suss., widow.
10,180. [a.d. 1604.] Red. -i^x-i^in. [Add. ch. 30,932.]
Oval : on a wreath, a dexter hand, couped at the arm,
grasping a sheaf of five arrows.
Beaded border.
Henry Gorynge, of Burton, co. Suss., Esq.
10,181. [a.d. 1572.] Red: very indistinct. f Xf in-
[Add. ch. 30,798.]
A shield of arms : per pale ; or quarterly of many pieces ;
I, a chevron betw. three annulets, GORIXG, etc.
George Gorynge, of Ovingdean, co. Suss.
10,182. [a.d. 1577.] Red : from a ring, with mark of the
setting. I X li in. [Add. ch. 29,921.]
26 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : a carved shield of arms : a chevron betw. three
annulets, in chief a crescent for difference. GORING.
Beaded border.
Ralph, son (/WILLIAM, Lord of Grvca'Ch.ovpQ,
son of \Vm. Fitz-Ralph by Joanna de Grevstock.
10,183. [a.d. 1301.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. [Ixxxvi. 78.]
A shield of arms : barry of eight, three chaplcts, two and
one, in chief a label of five points, GREVSTOCK of Grim-
THORP.
Ss : SIGILLVM : ROBGRTL
Robinus de Gorran.
10,184. [a.d. 1227.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
i|f X If in. [xxxvi. 201.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two lions passant in pale.
* SIGIL' ROBINI De GORRAN.
Ralph de Gosebek, son and lieir of
Richard de Gosebek, of co. Suff.
10.185. [.\.d. 1320.] Light-green, discoloured. i in.
[Add. ch. 9908.]
A shield of arms : three geese, two and one, contourne.
Suspended by a strap from a hook. Background reticulated,
as' RADVLFi a D€ « Goseeec » a
Carved borders.
10.186. [.\.D. 1323.] Green. [Add. ch. 8370.]
10.187. [a.d. 1323.] Green: fine. [Add. ch. 9916.]
10.188. [a.d. 1323.] Green: fine. [Add. ch. 9918.]
John de Gosehale, or John Sherreve, of Tlianet /., co. Kent.
10,189. [a.d. 1340.] Green : indistinct. J-i in. [Harl.
ch. 78 D. 28.]
A shield of arms : a bend. Within a rosette of eight cusps.
S' et' .... R6V. D€ BeRTI (0
Margaret de Gosehale, of co. Kent.
10,190. [a.d. 1333.] Green : imperfect, indistinct. About
I X f in. [Harl. ch. 78 D. 26.]
Oval : on a tree of three branches, two shields of arms sus-
pended by a strap : dex., a lion rampant, sin., on a chief three
lions rampant, etc.
S' MARGARGTe [Dje GOS6HALe.
Inner border ornamented with ball-flowers.
HERALDIC SEALS. 27
Thomas Goteley, of Wye, co. Kent.
10.191. [a.d. 1613.] Red: indistinct, a in. [Add. ch.
20,024.]
A shield of arms : a chevron bctw. three estoiles. Coarse
work.
Thomas Gott, al. Gotte, of Gray's Inn, Esq.
10.192. [a.d. 1634.] Red. .Ji, x tV in. [Harl. ch. 85
H. 38.]
Oval : on a wreath, a griffin's (?) head, ermines, betw. two
wings expanded, ermine. Crest of GoTT.
Peter Goude, of co. Dors.
10,193. [a.d. 1385.] Dark-green. | in. [Add. ch. 6089.]
A shield of arms : an eagle displayed.
Matthew de Gourney, of FyssJierton Manor, co. Wilts, Knt.
10.194. [a.d. 1390.] Red: fine, i-nr i"- [Egert. ch. 587.]
A shield of arms, coucIU : paly of six. Crest on a helmet
and lambrequin, a Black-a-moor's head in profile, crowned.
Bctw. two oak-trees, each on a mount, with herbage.
• • S' : matijri : *< •»- gourncj :
Carved border.
10.195. Plaster cast of No. 10,194. [Ixxxvi. 81.]
John Gower, of co. Stiff.
10.196. [a.d. 1373.] Red: fine, imperfect. i in. [Harl.
ch. 50 I. 14.]
A shield of arms, cohc/u': field diapered lozengy, on a
chevron three leopards' faces, GowER. Crest on a helmet,
and lambrequin diapered as in the arms, a talbot passant.
Within a carved gothic panel ornamented with ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
: Stgtl . . . I-olj'ts : Goiucr :
Beaded border.
10.197. Sulph. cast from No. 10,196. [D.C., F. 488.]
William Graindorge, of Craven, co. York.
10,198. [a.d. 1339.] Cast in composition tinted green,
from imperfect impression, a in. [Ixxvi. 55.]
A shield of arms : three ears of barley, grains (forge, or
guinea-wheat, couped and bladed, two and one, Graun-
DORGE. Suspended by a strap, on a background irregularly
diapered.
^ S' WILLI GR
Cf. No. 10,218.
28 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Henry Gramary or Grammari, of co. York., Knt.
10,199. [a.D. 1362.] Dark-red and green, mottled. I in.
[Add. ch. 20,577.]
A shield of arms : three lozenges. Within a carved gothic
panel ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
« SIG'> * HeNRICI «< * GRAMMARI * *< *
Beaded border.
Otto de Grandison.
10;200. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion, i in. [Ixxxvi. 57.]
A shield of arms : paly of six, on a bend three escallops (?)
Grandison. Betw. three branches of foliage.
S! SIGILLVM • OTHONIS • DE ■GRANDISSONO.
Peter de Grandissono, al. Gransoun, of co. Clone.
10.201. [A.D. 1353.] Red: fine, i in. [Harl. ch. Ill
G. 36.]
A shield of arms : paly of six, on a bend three eagles dis-
played, Grandison. Betw. five escallops, in allusion to
another coat of GRANDISON. Within a gothic rosette of
eight points, ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner
ed"*e.
a SIGILL' ® PETRI « DE * GRAVNSOVN. *
10.202. Sulph. cast from No. 10,201. [D.C., F. 379.]
Sibilla de Grandissono, wife of WiLLiAM DE GraveN(;:on.
10,203. [a.D. 1286?] Plaster cast from fine impression.
[Ixxxvi. 56.]
Three shields of arms, conjoined in the centre of the seal at
their bases : i, paly of six on a bend three eagles displayed,
Grandison ; 2, quarterly per fess indented ; 3, two bars
gemel, in chief a lion passant. Within a carved trefoil panel
ornamented with a countersunk trefoil opening in each
spandrel.
a SIGILL' SIBILIG D6 GRANDISSONO.
Beaded border.
Grandison.
See Graven^on, and Graunson.
Thomas Grantham, of Bees by, co. Line, Genii.
10,204. [a.D. 1575.] Red. J<^x\m. [Egert. ch. 483.]
Oval signet : a shield of arms : a griffin segreant, the
queue recurved betw. the hind legs and over the back.
Grantham.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 29
Vincent Grantham, of St. Katharine's outside the walls
of Canterbury, Esq.
10,205. [a. D. 1575.] Red. 4- x -V in. [Egert. ch. 483.]
Oval signet : a shield of arms : a griffin scgrcant, the
queue recurved betw. the hind legs and over the back.
Grantham.
Cabled border.
Geoffrey Le Gras.
Seal used by John Le Mey, Parson of Little Thornham,
CO. Stiff.
10,206. [a.d. 1355.] Brown: injured by pressure, fin.
[Cott. ch. xxvii. 119.]
A shield of arms : barruly, a fess fusilly of five pieces.
© S' GeCFJRAI ' LE GRAS. «< *
Thomas de Gratton, son of William de Gratton,
of CO. Derb.
10,207. [a.d. 1371.] Red: indistinct. ^ in. [Woll. ch.
vi. 61.]
A shield (of arms ?) charged with a cross betw. three
pheons, and a crescent. Betw. three trefoiled sprigs of
foliage and within a quatrefoil-shaped panel, with four initial
letters within the lobes : — \. H. A. \.
William Gratwicke.
See John Comber.
Robert de Grauelee, of co. Stiff., Knt.
10,208. [Early 14th cent.] Dark-green : fine, edge im-
perfect. [Harl. ch. 50 I. 18.]
A shield (of arms T) : a cross flory, betw. a crescent in
dexter, and an estoile of eight points pierced in sinister chief.
To represent the Crucifixion of Our Lord in the open air, and
in reference to the legend : —
© AV6 • IH6SV • REX : CeLORVM.
Beaded borders.
John Gravelee, scnr.. Citizen and Goldsmith of London.
10,209. [a.d. 1373.] Red: fine, injured in places by
pressure, -fa^ in. [Add. ch. 9047.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, an eagle rising (?) 2, 3, a
covered cup. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree.
30 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Betw. two wavy sprif^s and within a carved gothic panel
ornamented along the inner edge with ball-flowers.
Stgillu • toljannts : giaulfc.
Beaded border.
William de Graven9on.
10,210. [a.D. 1283.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
i in. [Ixxxvi. 55.]
A shield of arms : paly of six, on a bend three eagles dis-
played, GranDISON. Within a carved gothic panel of six
cusps.
^ S' GVILL' D6 GRAVCNCON.
Cf. No. 10,203.
John de Graveneye.
See Wm. de Theng.
Thomas de Gravesende, of co. Sun:, Knt.
10.211. [A.D. 1359.] Red: fine. ^ in. [Add. ch. 23,592.]
A shield of arms : six eagles displayed, three, two, and
one, a canton ermine. Within a carved and pointed gothic
trefoil, ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
a SIGILLV THOM6 D€ GRAVeSeNDe.
10.212. [A.D. 1361.] Red : indistinct. [Add. ch. 23,445.]
10.213. [A.D. 1361.] Red: fine. [Add. ch. 23,593.]
Thomas Graunson, al. de Grauntson, Chcvr.
10,214. [A.D. 1375.] Red: fine. i^ in. [Add. ch.
20,412.]
A shield of arms : paly of six, on a bend three eagles dis-
played. GrandisoN, etc. Suspended by a strap from a
forked tree. Within a carved gothic border ornamented with
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
StgiUum iTfjomc C5vaunson itlilif .
John de Gray.
10,215. [a.D. 1421.] Plaster cast from imperfect impres-
sion.' About If in. when perfect. [Ixxxvi. 72.]
An ornamental shield of arms, coiiclic : barry of six, GRAY.
Within a plaited wreath upheld by a ducal coronet. Crest
on a helmet and coronet, wanting.
Legend destroyed.
HERALDIC SEALS. 3 1
Roger Gray, of co. Devon (?).
10,216. [a.D. 1397.] Red: a fragment. About f in. when
perfect. [Had. ch. 50 I. 21.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three uncertain charges,
perhaps leopards' faces. Within a trefoil or triangular panel.
SigtU' «< rogrri *< *< g . . .
Thomas Gray.
10,217. [a.D. 1407.] Plaster cast from fine, but chipped
impression. i|- in. [Ixxxvi. 70.]
A shield of arms, couche : a lion rampant within a bordure
engrailed, GRAY. Crest on a helmet and lambrequin, a
ram's head. Between two wavy sprigs of foliage. Within a
carved gothic bilobe with ogee head, ornamented with ball-
flowers along the inner edge.
Stgillum «< tijomc «< grag *<
Thomas, son i^y"WiLLL\M Grayndorge.
10,218. [a.D. 1362.] Cast in green composition from im-
perfect impression. About 1 in. [Ixxvi. 85.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three fleurs-de-lis. Within
a carved gothic panel.
» S RG€.
Cf. No. 10,198.
Ralph Green.
10,219. [a.D. 1404.] Plaster cast from imperfect impres-
sion. [Ixxxvi. 61.]
A shield of arms, couche : quarterly, i, 4, chequy, a bordure,
Greene, 2, 3, three stags tripping, two and one, GREENE.
Crest on a helmet, lambrequin ermine, and wreath, a stag's
head. Within a carved and cuspcd border with trefoiled
finials.
Stgtllu «< raB'i :«<.... n *< «<
Carved border.
Arthur Gregory.
10,220. [a.D. 1569.] Plaster cast from good impression,
-ff in. [Ixxxvi. 63.]
A shield of arms of six quarterings : i, GREGORY, etc.
George Gregory, of Nottingham, Esq.
10,221. [a.D. 1734.] Kad : en placard, on 2l idi'pe. I^x-f^in.
[Add. ch. 29,634.]
32 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms ornamentally carved with foliage and
flowers : on a chevron betw. ten crosses crosslet, three crosses
crosslet, GREGORY.
Beaded border.
John Gregory, of Towcester, co. Northt.
10.222. [a.d. 1392.] Red. t^ X f in. [Add. ch. 22,369.]
Oval : a shield (of arms ?) : a chevron betw. two crosses
crosslets in chief, in base a crown.
Cabled border.
10.223. [A.D. 1392.] Another. [Add. ch. 22,370.]
John Gregorye, of Grafs Lin, co. Midd., Esq.
10,224. [A.D. 1597.J Red: indistinct. -^ X -fV '"• [Add.
ch. 5807.]
A shield of arms : two bars, in chief a lion passant, ducally
crowned, Gregory.
Carved border.
Richard Gregory.
See Robert de Farnham.
Robert Gregori.
Seal used by ]0'i\'^ Ate 'LKGn,-of eo. Kent.
10.225. [A.D. 1433.] Red. -Jin. [Harl. ch. in G. 27.]
A shield (of arms ?) : a chevron betw. a cross crosslet in
chief, and an uncertain charge, perhaps a castle, in base.
Ss S' ROBERTI GREGORI.
Beaded borders.
10.226. Sulph. cast of No. 10,225. [D.C., G. 194.]
William Gregory.
10,227. [a.d. 1494.] Plaster cast from good impression.
[Ixxxvi. 62.]
A shield of arms : two bars, on a chief a lion passant,
Gregory. Supporters, dex,, a lion rampant, crowned ; sin.,
a boar passant.
Carved border.
Robert Gregson, Vicar of Hoton, co. York.
10,228. [A.D. 1395.] Brown: indistinct. ^ in. [Add. ch.
17,059.]
A shield of arms and legend : illegible.
HERALDIC SEALS. 33
Ralph de Grendone, \st Baron.
10,229. [a.d. 1301.] Plaster cast from good impression.
\^ in. [Ixxxvi. 64.]
A shield of arms : two chevrons, Grendone.
» S' RAD'I De GR6ND0Ne.
Inner border beaded.
Robert de Grendone, of Shenstone, co. Staff.
10,230. [A.D. 1343.] Red. -i in. [Add. ch 20,474.]
A shield of arms : two chevrons. Within a carved gothic
device of eight points ornamented with ball-flowers along the
inner edge.
» S' ROBeRTI De GReNDONe.
Beaded border.
Serlo, son of Serlo de Grendone,
of Clifton, CO. Derb.
10,231. [Early 13th cent.] Creamy-white: imperfect and
very indistinct. l-i- in. [Woll. ch. ix. 8.]
A shield of arms : a chevron reversed, voided, — or two
chevrons reversed.
Legend obliterated.
Cf. Add. ch. 20,474.
Andrew Grene de Stanford, of co. Norf
10,232. [A.D. 1385.] Green: imperfect, indistinct. | in.
[Harl. ch. 56 I. i.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three escallops. The shield
supported by an angel behind it. Betw. two wingless wyverns.
Legend illegible.
Beaded border.
Henry Grene, of Upzuood, etc., co. Hunt., Chivaler.
10,233. [a.d. 1355.] Green : an indistinct fragment.
[Add. ch. 34-1 14-]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. an uncertain charge in chief,
and three estoiles, two and one, in base. Within a carved
gothic panel or quatrefoil.
I : GRCN
Henry Grene, Knt., Lord of Allesleye Manor, co. Waitv.
10.234. [a.d. 1396.] Red: a fragment. [Harl. ch. iii
G. 40.]
For description see next seal.
grritf : milit'.
10.235. [a.d. 1396.] Red: originally fine, chipped. IJ^ in.
[Harl. ch. ill G. 41.]
VOL. III. d
34 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms, couchtf: a cross engrailed. Crest on a
helmet, a buck's head ermine. Betw. two wavy sprigs of
foliage, and within a carved gothic panel ornamented with
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
Stgill : i) . . . in : grcnc : milt't'.
Beaded border.
10,236. Sulph. cast of No. 10,235. [D.C., F. 596.]
John Grene, Chaplain.
See Jehen de Staubert.
William de Grenefelde, of co. York.
10.237. [a.d. 1318.] Discoloured : a fragment. [Add. ch.
16,813.
For description sec next seal.
10.238. [A.D. 13 18.] Green, mottled. ^ in. [Add. ch.
16,814.]
A shield of arms : on a cross five torteaux, Greenfield.
On a branching tree, within a carved gothic quatrefoil.
S' WILL'l LD.
10.239. [A.D. 1 3 18.] Dark-green : a fragment. [Add. ch.
16,815.]
LD.
Bartholomew Grenehelle.
See Walter de La .
Thomas Grenewood, of co. Kent.
Seal used by Francis Colepepyr,
of the Inner Temple, London.
10,240. [A.D. 1572.] Red. \ in. [Harl. ch. jy A. 32.]
A saltire, in allusion to the arms of GREENWOOD, betw. the
initial letters T. G.
Carved border.
William, son of John de Grenleye, of co. Notts.
10,241. [A.D. 1374.] Dark-red: indistinct. ^ in. [Add.
ch. 5402,]
A shield of arms : a bend bretessed, betw. three crescents.
Within a gothic panel.
. . . ILL'I lOHANNIS . . .W
John Gemon (?)
10,242. [A.D. 1382-3.] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression. i\ in. [Ixxxvi. 65.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 35
A shield of arms conclie : pily wavy of six, Gernon (?)
Crest, on a helmet, a fox's head and neck. Within a
carved gothic panel ornamented with ball-flowers along the
inner edge.
S . . . . mhtt : .ffoijannt's : Sc tt (?)
William de Gresele, Lord of L7dli7iton, co. Derb.
10,243. [Early Hen. Ill] Dark-green: fine. li in.
[Add. ch. 21,491.]
A shield of arms of early shape, vairt', ermine and :
perhaps in allusion to the name.
e< SIGIL' : WILeLMI : D6 : GR€S€L'.
Beaded borders.
Sir 3 oho. Gresham, Alderman of Loudon.
10.244. [a.D. 1550.] Red: cracked, imperfect. \ in.
[Add. ch. 23,552.]
A grasshopper, crest of Gresham. In the field the initial
letters I. G.
Beaded border.
10.245. [a.D. 1550.] Red: indistinct. [Add. ch. 23,553.]
10.246. [A.D. 1554.] Red: imperfect. [Harl. ch. 80 E. 58.]
Thomas Gresham, of London, Esq.,
aftcrivards Sir THOMAS Gresham, Knt.
10,247. [a.D. 1557.] Red : imperfect, -j^- in. [Harl. ch.
1^ D. 37-]
An ornamental shield : charged with a grasshopper pale-
wise, in reference to the crest of Gresham. Motto in the
field.
+ FORTVN • A • MY.
William Gresham, of Intwood, co. Norf, Esq.
10.248. [a.D. 1589.] Red: from a ring. -S^ x \^ in.
[Add. ch. 24,647.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron ermine betw. three
pierced mullets.
Beaded border.
Guillaume de Gresyer.
Seal used by John del Boythe, of Wytzvellc.
10.249. [a.D. 1382.] Green: chipped, indistinct in places.
I in. [Add. ch. 8316.]
A shield of arms : three palets, over all a bend. Within
a carved quatrefoil panel.
5% S' â– GVI . . . MY ; D' GReSYGR.
D 2
36 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Petronilla Grethewid.
10,250. [a.D. 1339.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
[Ixxxvi. 66.]
A shield of arms : fretty. Within a pointed gothic quatre-
foil ornamented along the inner edge with small ball-flowers.
» S' PeTRONILL€ GRGTHeWID.
Beaded borders.
Arthur de Grey,
Seal used by Margaret Berewyk, of Benesfeld, co. Buck.,
dan. of Sir HUGH DE Berewvk.
10,251. [a.D. 1422.] Red : injured. | in. [Harl. ch. tG
C. II.]
A shield of arms : two chevrons, Grey. Betw. three
trefoiled sprigs.
•»• ART DG GRGY.
Beaded borders.
Lord Edmund Grey, Lord of Hastings,
Weysford, and Ruthyit.
10,252. [a.D. 1442.] Red : very fine, fragments. About
1% in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 26,070.]
A shield of arms, conchi: quarterly, i, 4, two bars on a chief
three roundles, Grey ; 2, 3, quarterly, i., iv., a maunch,
HastINCJS ; ii , iii., barruly an orle of martlets, VALENCE.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling of foliage, a
wyvern.
: cBmunlit : gfcj? :
Sir Edward de Grey, Lord Grey of Groby, ob. 1457.
10.253. Plaster cast from good impression, chipped and
pressed. 2| in. [Ixxxvi. 69.]
A shield of arms, concU : per pale (?) de.x:., quarterly, i, 4,
quarterly, i., iv., Grey ; ii., iii., quarterly, indistinct, apparently
Hastings and Valence ; 2, 3, a pierced cinquefoil, ASTLEY ;
sin., seven mascles, three, three, and one, FERRERS. Crest on
a helmet, ornamental mantling, and cap, an antelope (?)
grew • !». lini rt • Dc • groi)».
Cabled borders.
Henry de Grey, Lord of Codnor.
10.254. [a.D. 1301.] Plaster cast from imperfect im-
pression, i in. [Ixxxvi. 67]
A shield of arms : barry of six, Grey. Suspended by a
HERALDIC SEALS. 37
strap from a tree of three branches, with two smaller branches
at the side.
» De LeiAVTe s€ . . . . vntcco
Beaded borders.
Henry Gray, 2nd Earl of Tankerville,
Lord of Pozvys, etc., ob. A.D. 1450.
Hereditary Grand Chamberlain of Normandy.
10.255. [A.D. 1421-1429.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
2 in. [D.C., G. 218.]
A shield of arms, couche : quarterly, i, 4, a lion rampant,
Mowbray and Cherleton of Powys, over all an escutcheon,
Tankerville. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling of
foliage, and wreath, a ram's head. Supporters, dex., a dragon
with wings elevated ; sin., a hind or fawn.
Legend on a scroll running round the seal.
S' ijnirw graw • tancirutllc • rt • j>oh)»» •
toall .... gv'^nt rijati'laiu ... 5' nonnaO'.
Leiand, Collectanea, vol. ii. 490 ; arms engr. in Doyle, Offic. Baronage,
vol. iv. p. 511.
Henry Grey, yd Marquess of Dorset, K. G.
Warden General of the Marches of England towards Scotland.
Official Seal(f)
10.256. [a.D. 1 55 1.] Red, speckled: much injured by
pressure. 8^- in. [Cott. ch. xxv. 14.]
An unicorn statant, and other uncertain symbols, probably
a sun in splendour, as in his crest.
Legend very indistinct.
Henry Grey, 6th Earl of Kent.
10.257. [a.D. 1592.] Red: indistinct, i x^ in. [Harl.
ch. Ill G. 43.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly of six pieces, i, GreY ;
2, Hastings, etc. Ensigned with the coronet of an earl.
Legend on a ribbon : —
HENRICVS + COMES + CANTI
Carved border.
10.258. Sulph. cast from No. 10,257. [D.C., H. 13S.]
Henry Grey, Duke, Marquess and Earl of Kent, etc.
10,259. [a.D. 171 5] Wafer, covered with paper before
impression, if in. [Add. ch. 24,078.]
An ornamental shield of arms : Grey, ensigned with a
38 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
duke's coronet, and encircled with a garter inscribed with the
Motto of the Order of the Garter. Supported by two wyvcrns
reguardant. In base on an ornamental corbel a label inscribed
with the motto : —
STAT • RELIGIONE • PARENTVM.
John de Grey, of co. Wilts.
10.260. [Early Henry III.] Green: edge chipped. App.
by woven bobbin of dark green silk. \\ in. [Harl. ch.
50 I. 46.]
A shield of arms : barry of six, over all in chief a label of
five points.
© SIGILLUM • SeCR6TI.
Probably used as a counterseal, with an equestrian figure of
the owner on the obv.
10.261. Sulph. cast of No. 10,260. [D.C., E. 364.]
John de Grey, of co. Bedford.
10,262. [A.D. 1293.] Red: fine, chipped. -J in. [Add.
ch. 15,431-]
A shield of arms : barry of six, a bend fusily, Grey.
JS S IOHAN[NIS] • D€ • GRGY.
Beaded borders.
John de Grey, of Retke)felde\_Rotherfielc{], co. York.
10.263. [A.D. 1361.] Red : fine, imperfect. i| in. [Cott.
ch. XXV. 40.]
A shield of arms : barry of six, over all a bend, Grey.
Suspended by a strap from a forked tree, within a finely
carved gothic panel, ornamented with ball-flowers. In the
field two pairs of leaves slipped.
Sig' : toljtf : Be . rrHjcrfcIti . . .
10.264. Sulph. cast of No. 10,263. [D.C., F. 413.]
John de Grey (?)
10,265. [A.D. 1418.] Plaster cast from chipped impression,
14- in. [Ixxxvi. 71.]
A shield of arms, concha : a lion rampant within a bordure
engrailed, GREY. Crest on a helmet, lambrequin, and
chapeau, a lion statant. Within a carved gothic panel, with
small slipped flowers springing from the inner edge.
StgtUum : tofj'ts . r.
HERALDIC SEALS. 39
Sir John de Grey, son and lieir of Reginald de Grey,
Lord of Hastynges, Weysford, and Ruthyn.
10,266. [a.D. 1436.] Red: edge chipped. H in. [Add.
ch. 26,069.]
A shield of arms, couchtf: quarterly, I, 4, Grey ; 2, 3,
quarterly, HA.STING.S and VALENCE, over all a label of three
points. Crest on a helmet and mantling, a wyvern with
expanded wings. Supporters, two heraldic antelopes.
* *< Sigtllum *< toijannts *< grfw *< mtlttts «<
Inner border carved with ball-flowers.
John Grey, son and heir of Reginald,
Lord Grey of Wi/ton.
10,267. [a.D. 1469.] Red : indistinct. ^ X -^ m. [Add.
ch. 8x38.]
Oval : a dog's head, contourne, erased and collared.
John Grey, of Wilton, %th Baron {?)
10.268. [a.D. 1497-1506.] Plaster cast from fine im-
pression. If in. [Ixxxvi. 74.]
A shield of arms, couc/u': barry of six, Grey, in chief a
label of five points. Crest on a helmet, mantling, and wreath,
a garb. In the field on each side, a gauntlet.
Legend on a scroll : —
%' ioljis : grcg f JJiti • j • grr» toiUon.
Beaded border.
Another Seal.
10.269. Plaster cast from fine but imperfect impression,
li in. [Ixxxvi. 75.]
Similar in design to the preceding seal, but from a different
matrix.
....... grfi? : '^^i JJf toi»Uon.
Carved border ornamented with ball-flowers.
Reginald de Grey, Lord Grey of Ruthyn.
10,270. [a.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
chipped. 2\ in. [Ixxxvi. 68.]
A shield of arms : barry of one, a label of five points, Grev.
Betw. three wavy sprigs of foliage and flowers.
Si SI[G1L]LVM • R[€]GINA[LDI :] DG ■GR€Y.
Beaded borders.
40 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Reginald de Grey,
Lord of Weysford a7id Rut/iyn, yd Baron.
10.271. [a.D. 1405.] Red : fine fragment. [Add. ch.
10,382.]
A shield of arms, coucM: quarterly, i, 4, Grey ; 2, 3,
quarterly, i. iv., HASTINGS ; ii., iii., Valence. Crest and
helmet destroyed. On the 1. h. side under a tree on a mount,
the dex. supporter, a wild man ; on the r. h. side, part of the
mount, only.
Oc ru . . . .
Carved border.
10.272. [a.D. 1427.] Red : much injured. i| in. [L.F.C.
X. 10.]
In this specimen the crest remains : on a helmet, lambre-
quin, and chapeau, a pair of wings erect, on the chapeau a
roundle. Supporters, two wild men, each under a tree set on
a mount.
S' : vrgtnallJ , . Dnt : De : toapcffo .... J)i»n.
10.273. [a.D. 1439.] Red : chipped, imperfect. [Add. ch.
21,526.]
Ss : rcgmalDt : 0c : grcg : Snt : Be toaBCffo .... ijgn.
10.274. Plaster cast from chipped impression. [Ixxxvi.
73-]
S' : reginaHJ rj : Bni : Be ; toa fl : z :
Be : ruti)»tt.
Reginald Grey, Lord of Wilton-super- Wyavi, co. LLeref.
10,275. [a.D. 1469.] Red : fine, imperfect, if in. [Add.
ch. 8128.] A shield of arms, coucJu': barry of six, over all a
label of five points, Grey. Crest on a helmet and ornamental
mantling, a garb. Supporters, dex., a gauntlet ; sin., wanting.
Legend on a scroll : —
gro? : Bm : Be : toplton'.
Border carved with ball-flowers.
Richard de Grey, of co. Derb., L<nt.
10,276. [a.D. 12S2.] Discoloured green : a fragment.
I in. [Lansd. ch. 590.]
A shield of arms, three bars, over all a saltire lozengy.
M : RICARDI
Richard, Lord de Grey [of Codttor], Jth Baron.
10,277. [A.D. 1412.] Red: fine, edge imperfect. Ii in.
[Harl. ch. ill C. 61.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 41
A shield of arms : barry of six, Grey. Within a plaited
wreath or garland. Below, in a park, a badger passant, betw.
two ears of barley.
j» Sistnwm *! Oomint *< rtcarUi *< Domini *< Ue >« grcg *<
Cabled borders.
10,278. Sulph. cast, of No. 10,277. [D.C., G. 134.]
Richard Grey, Earl of Kent, Baron Grey of Riithyn, &c.
10,279. [a. D. 1506-7.] Red: fine, edge chipped, detached
from a charter. 2|- in. [xxxvi. 152.]
A shield of arms, coiiche: quarterly, i, 4, barry of six, in
chief three roundles, 2, 3, quarterly: i., De Quixcey, ii., iii.,
Valence, iv. Hastings. Crest on a helmet and ornamental
mantling, a wyvern with expanded wings. Legend on an
ornamental scroll.
%\ : • : grf i : comttis : feanrii . . . mint i ftc i
Ijaftggcs : tocgforO ft :•: Ue i ruHjmi.
Robert Grey, of tfie Royal Household.
10.280. [a.D. 1453.] Red : indistinct. |4- in. [Harl. ch.
84 I. 30.]
A shield of arms : a chevron or two chevronels betw. three
dolphins naiant embowed. Within a coarsely-designed
cinquefoil.
Legend in the field : —
RICARD.
10.281. [a.D. 1453.] Another: indistinct. [Had. ch.
84 I. 31.]
10.282. [A.D. 1454.] Another: indistinct. [Harl. ch.
85 E. 61.]
Thomas de Grey, of Cavendish, co. Suff., Knt.
10.283. [A.D. 1316.] Discoloured greenish-white: a
fragment. About ^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 50 I. 47.]
A shield of arms : uncertain, perhaps a fess betw. two
chevrons, Grey.
^ % P.
Beaded border.
Monsr. Thomas de Grey, of co. Suff.
10.284. [A.D. 1338.] Red: originally fine, fragmentary.
About 1 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 50 I. 48.]
A shield of arms, couclie : a fess betw. two chevrons, in
chief a label of three points. Grey. Crest on a helmet and
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
lambrequin, a fan plume. In the field on each side a wavy
branch of flowers and foliage.
S
Beaded border.
Thomas de Grey, of Marion, co. Norf., Esq.
10,285. [A.n. 1554.] Red. f x tV in. [Add. ch. 5358.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : quarterly, in each
quarter a fess betw. two chevrons, Grey.
William de Grey.
Seal used by Maud Calthropp, wife of
Christopher Calthropp, of Starston, co. Norf,
[dait. of — Thurton].
10,286. [.\.D. i6io.] Red: fine. [Add. ch. 14,655.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. two chevrons. Crest on a
helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a dragon's head
couped. Grey, of Ilchester, co. Norf.
Carved border.
See Harl. MS. 1552, f. 228 3.
Ralph de Greystock, '/t/i Baron Graistok,
al. Greystock and Wemme.
10.287. [A.D. 1444.] Red : fine, imperfect. If in. [Harl.
ch. 112 H. 48.]
A shield of arms, concM: quarterly, I, 4, quarterly i. iv.
barry of six, three chaplets two and one, GREYSTOCK ; ii., iii.,
three lozenges, two and one, GREYSTOCK (another coat) ;
2, 3, Ferrers of Wemme (?) Crest on a helmet and ornamental
mantling elegantly designed, a double plume of feathers.
Sigtllum : raSulpijt \y. ijaronjts Dc grerftoft »
Beaded borders.
10.288. Sulph. cast of No. 10,287. [D.C., G. 212.]
10.289. [a.d. 1444.] Red : imperfect on the r. h. side.
[Harl. ch. 83 F. 3.]
»* baronts Df grrgftofe » »
10.290. [a.d. 1444.] Red : imperfect on 1. h. side and at
base. [Harl. ch. 83 F. 4.]
Siffillum : ra
10.291. [A.D. 1444.] Red : fine, fragments. [Harl. ch.
112 H. 47.]
grnjftofe *< »
HERALDIC SEALS. 43
10.292. [a.D. 1444.] Red : fine fragments. [Had. ch.
112 H. 49.]
Legend destroyed.
10.293. [a.D. 1444.] Red : very imperfect. [Harl. ch.
112 H. so.]
grfi'ftoft A« »
10.294. [a.D. 1444.] Red: very imperfect. [Harl. ch.
112 H. 51.]
frftoft *i /«
10.295. [a.D. 1444.] Red : injured fragments. [Harl. ch.
112 H. 52.]
.... lum : raDuIj^iji
10.296. [a.D. 1444.] Red : fine, very imperfect, cracked,
sides wanting. [Harl. ch. 112 H. 53.]
baronts : Be
10.297. [.\.d. 1444.] Red : fine, injured, 1. h. side wanting.
[Harl. ch. 112 H. 54.]
Stgillum : raOuIpi)! oft «< *>
10.298. [a.D. 1444.] Red : fragments, containing shield,
helmet and crest. [Harl. ch. 112 H. 55.]
Â¥
Edward GrifiBn.
10,299. [i6th cent.] Reddish-yellow. i in. [xx.vvi.
156.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a griffin segreant, Griffin.
A crescent for difference.
e: SIGILLVM • EDWARDI GRYFFYN.
Beaded border.
Edward Griffin.
10,300. [i6th cent.] Red. If x yV in. [xx.xvi. 157.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a griffin segreant,
Griffin.
* sigillvm ■edwardi • gr1ffi-.
Beaded border.
John Griffin.
10,301. [15th cent.] Reddish-yellow. i in. [xx.xvi.
129.]
A shield of arms : a griffin segreant, Griffix. Sus-
pended by a strap. Background replenished with foliage.
c- Sigill' • tofj'w • : • gritftonc *<
Cabled border.
44 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Family of GriflSn (?)
10.302. [i6th cent] Reddish-yellow. -^ x i in.
[xxxvi. 158.] _
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex. a griffin segreant,
Griffin ; sin. a maunch, and in chief a mullet for difference.
Beaded border.
Michael Grigge, of Londoti, Esq.
10.303. [A.D. 1632.] Red : injured. About ^ X ^ in.
[Add. ch. 35.362.]
A shield of arms : three lions passant in pale, a bordure,
Grigg.
10.304. [A.D. 1632.] Red: indistinct. [Add. ch. 35,363.]
John Grisbrooke, of Lewes, co. Suss., Butcher.
10.305. [A.D. 1 69 1.] Red: en placard, on a label. Im-
perfect, f X yV in. [Add. ch. 30,670.]
Oval : a carved shield of arms : a lion rampant.
Beaded border.
10.306. [A.D. 1691.] Another. [Add. ch. 30,671.]
Richard Grobham, of Great Wishford, co. Wilts., Esq.
10,307. [A.D. 1602.] Red: indistinct, i x J-| in. [Harl.
ch. ^^ C. 32.]
A shield of arms : a lion passant [wounded in the shoulder],
Grobham. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and
wreath, a boar's head couped.
Carved border.
Richard Grobham Howe.
See Howe.
John Gros, or Groos.
Seal used by Oliver Groos, of co. Norf
10,308. [A.D. 1396.] Red. fin. [Add. ch. 14,665.]
A shield of arms : quarterly a bend, Grosse (?) Within a
pointed gothic trefoil.
w StgtUum : toljanms : gros »
Cf. Blomef., Norf., vol. xi., p. 35. (Dept. copy.)
Oliver Groos, of cos. Norf. and Suff.
10,309. [a.D. 1434.] Red: injured, -i- in. [Stowe ch.
176.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 45
Octagonal signet : a martlet, in the field a branch, overhead
the motto :— malUirD (?). The arms of Grosse of Norfolk
are : on a bend three martlets.
Robert Grosvenor.
10.310. [a.V. 1378.] Plaster cast from good impression.
i in. [Ixxxvi. 7J.]
A shield of arms : diapered lozengy, a bend, Grosvenor.
Within a carved trefoil ornamented along the inner edge with
ball-flowers.
Sj • S' ■ROB6RTI ■GROSVeNOR.
Beaded border.
Robert Groundwelle, of Faniham, co. Surr.
10.311. [a.d. 1430.] Red : a fragment. \ in. [Add. ch.
26,650.]
Small round signet : a hare or rabbit. Perhaps a crest.
Richard Grove, Armourer, Citizen of London.
10,312. [ad. 1431.] Red: indistinct. |- x i in. [Harl.
ch. 5 1 A. 8.]
A shield of arms : a bend engrailed, Grove. Within a
plain star of six points. Betw. the initial letters, f. g.
William Grove, of co. Northt.
10,313. [a.d. 161 3.] Red: cracked, imperfect. About
\ in. [Add. ch. 6204.]
A shield of arms : charges uncertain.
William Grouthous, of Coggeskall, co. Essex.
10,314. [a.d. 1425.] Red: imperfect. About I in.
[Harl. ch. 51 A. 9.]
A shield of arms : a fess, and in chief three water bougets,
over all a bendlet. Within a trefoil.
+ S' Wl I . D€
John Grubbe, of North Minims, co. Herts, Gentl.
10,315. [a.d. i62l] Red: injured. | x i in. [Add. ch.
3S>204.]
Oval : on a wreath ; a sheaf of three arrows, one in pale,
two in saltire, enfiled with a crown.
46 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
James Grusset, of Burton, co. Buck.
10,316. [a.d. 1330.] White: very imperfect. 4 in.
[Harl. ch. 84 E. 56.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. some indistinct charges.
Ss S
John Gruwel, Sen., of Cazves, co. Salop.
10,317. [a.d. 1323.] Green : indistinct. [Add. ch. 20,446.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, over all a fess chequy.
Suspended from a hook and betw. two wyverns.
In place of the legend a wavy scroll of foliage.
John de Grymesby, Parson of Westirkele, [ West Keal^
CO. Line.
10,318. [a.d. 1368.] Red : indistinct, i X f in. [Harl.
ch. 58 B. I.]
Oval : a double-headed eagle displayed, charged on the
breast with a shield of arms : a cross lozengy.
Legend appears to be a Norman French rhyming motto : —
tn HGNRY PARMA CY . . . M6S . . .
Cf. Harl. ch. 58 D. 46, A.D. 1368.
Charles Le Giys, Gentl., of co. Norf.
10,319. [A.D. 1569.] Dark-green. -^ in. [Add. ch. 874.]
On a wreath, a boar passant, collared. Crest of Le Grice.
Beaded border.
Cf. Harl. ch. 79 D. 44, A.D. 1568.
Thomas Gudoke, of Fen Ditton, co. Cambr.
10,320. [A.D. 1471.] Red: indistinct, fin. [Stowe ch.228.]
Small signet : an eagle rising reguardant. In the field an
illegible motto.
Beaded border.
John Gugge, Citizen of Londo7i.
10,321. [a.d. 1441.] Red: originally encircled by a
twisted rush or vellum shred, i in. [Add. ch. 5315.]
A shield of arms (?) : per pale and chevron, in chief the
initial letters (, g. ; in base a cross tau.
Carved border.
Sir Edward Guldeford, of cos. Sun:, Suss., and Ketit.
10,322. [a.d. 15 1 5.] Green: imperfect. About i in.
[Harl. ch. 51 A. 13.]
A firebrand fiamant. Crest of GuLDEFORD.
HERALDIC SEALS. 47
10.323. [a.D. 1533.] Red: injured by pressure. [Harl.
ch. 51 A. 14.]
Edward Guldeford, of Hempstead, co. Kent, Esq.
10.324. [a.D. 1663.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. [Add. ch. 18,990.]
Oval : a shield of arms : illegible. Crest on a helmet, etc.,
indistinct.
Sir John Guldeford.
10.325. [.A.D. 1543.] Red, discoloured. [Harl. ch.
76 H. 40.]
A firebrand flamant. Crest of GuLDEFORD.
Sir Richard Guldeford.
10,326. [A.D. 1506.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 24,516.]
A firebrand flamant. Crest of Guldeford.
Thomas Guldeforde, of Hevipstead, co. Kent.
10,327. [a.D. 1570.] Red. f x | in. [Add. ch. 30,792.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly of six pieces; i, a
saltire betw. four martlets, etc. GULDEFORD, etc.
Robert de Gumberworth, co. Line.
10,328. [a.D. 1392.] Discoloured white. -^ in. [Cott.
ch. xxvii. 5.]
Rectangular : a shield of arms : two bars engrailed.
Thomas de Gunston, of Bakewell, co. Derby.
10,329. [a.D. 1347.] Discoloured white: very imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 83 F. 6.]
A shield of arms : very indistinct. Within a carved trefoil
panel.
Legend illegible.
. . . . IGI M
William de Gunthorp.
10,330. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
iin. [D.C., F. 328.]
A shield of arms : a chevron, ermine (?) betw. three quatre-
foils. Betw. three small ball-flowers or quatrefoils. Within
48 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
a carved six-foil panel, ornamented with ball-flowers along
the inner edge.
a Stgillum : ajitildmi : Bf : Gunttjorii.
Beaded border.
William de Gunville.
10,331. [14th cent] Plaster cast. -Jin. [Ixxxvi. 79.]
A shield of arms : barruly, on a bend three uncertain
charges.
© S' WILLGLMI • De ■GVNVILG.
Beaded border.
Robert Gurden, al. Gurdon, of St. A ndrew's, Holborn,
CO. Midd., Esq.
10,332. [A.D. 1633.] Red. [Harl. ch. in H. 27.]
A fleur-de-lis, in allusion to the arms of GURDON.
Beaded border.
Thomas Gurling, al. Girling, of Melford, co. Stiff.,
Worsted-Mercer.
10,333. [A.D. 1678.] Red : very indistinct. [Add. ch.
10,529.]
A shield of arms : on a bend, betw. two cotises [engrailed,
three fleurs-de-lis], GiRLlNG.
Robert de Gurnay, of co. Line.
10.334. [Early Hen. III.] Dark-green : fine, edge chipped.
I in. [Harl. ch. 43 B. 17.]
A shield of arms : three piles meeting in point, on a chief
a label of four points.
© S' ROBeRTI : D6 : GVRNei.
10.335. Sulph. cast of No. 10,334. [D.C., E. 407.]
Nicholas Gwatkyn, of Goadby, co. Leic.
10,336. [A.D. 1608.] Red: imperfect. | X ^ in. [Add.
ch. 1894.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a lion passant, betw.
three esquires' helmets ; in chief a crescent for difference.
Perhaps CoMFTON.
Nicholas Gyllot, of co. Surr.
10,337. [A.D. 1372.] Creamy-white: very indistinct, -fin.
[Harl. ch. 1 1 1 G. 48.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 49
A shield of arms : a fess bctw. six crosses crosslet (?) Within
a carved gothic quatrefoil.
Legend illecfiblc.
"&
H
Eustace de Hacche, of Ledred [Leatkerkead], co. Siirr.,
arid of CO. Suss.
10.338. [a.D. 1287-8.] Red: fine, imperfect. i in.
[Add. ch. 5571.]
A shield of arms : a cross lozengy, Hache
. . . eVSTA . . . : Dc : HACH6.
10.339. [a.D. 1 291.] Red : fragmentary. [Harl. ch.S i A. 47.]
D€ : HACH . . .
Eustace de Hache, \st Baron.
10.340. [a.D. 1301.] Plaster cast from fine impression, the
edge chipped. 3 in. [xcii. 36.]
A shield of arms : a cross engrailed, Hache. Suspended
by a strap from a trifurcated tree. Betw. two wavy sprigs
with trefoil foliage.
S» SIGILLVM • eVSTACHII • D6 • HACCHC.
Beaded borders.
Smaller Seal.
10.341. [a.D. 1 30 1.] Plaster cast from good impression.
I in. [xci. 61.]
A shield of arms : a cross lozengy. Betw. three lions
passant guardant crowned (?) in reference to another coat of
arms of Hache.
!S S' eVSTACll : De : HACH€.
Beaded border.
Cuthbert Hackett, Citizen and Dyer, of London.
10,342. [a.u. 1601.] Red : injured, f X |- in. [Add.
ch. 23,782.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a bend cotised three fleurs-
de-lis, Hackett.
Beaded border.
Elizabeth Hackett, of North Crawley, co. Buck., Widow.
10,343. [a.D. 16S9.] Red: en placard, imperfect.
4|.Xiiin. [Add. ch. 23,961.]
Oval ; a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three pickaxes.
Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a demi-
lion rampant issuing, holding a pickaxe.
Beaded border.
VOL. in. E
50 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
NicoUs Hackett, of North Crawley, co. Buck., Esq.
10.344. [a.D. 1690.] Red : ^« //acar^, imperfect, f X | in.
[Add. ch. 24,147.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, Hackett ; 2, 3,
three pheons, two and one.
Beaded border.
Another Seal.
10.345. [a.D. 1713.] Red : ^« //rtm;-^, on a label, fxfin.
[Add. ch. 23,969.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, three fleurs-de-lis in
bend betw. two cotises, for HACKETT ; 2, paly of six, on a
bend three eagles displayed ; 3, a fess wavy betw. three
stags ; 4, three pheons, two and one.
Cabled border.
Roger Hackett, of North Crawley, co. Buck., Clerk.
10.346. [a.D. 1595.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 23,886.]
A shield of arms: three fleurs-de-lis in bend betw. two
cotises, for Hackett.
10.347. [a.D. 1595.] Red: cracked, imperfect. About
if X -!^ in. [Add. ch. 23,887.]
Roger Hackett, of North Craivley, co. Buck., Genii.
10.348. [a.D. 1658.] Red : en placard. About f x ^ in.
[Add. ch. 23,991.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three fleurs-de-lis, in bend, betw.
two cotises, for Hackett. In chief a crescent for difference.
10.349. [a.D. 1658.] Another. [Add. ch. 23,992.'
10.350. [a.D. 1658.] Another. [Add. ch. 23,993.'
10.351. [A.D. 1658.] Red : injured. [Add. ch. 23,783.]
10.352. [a.D. 1659.] Red : en placard, imperfect. [Add.
ch. 23,989.]
Thomas Hackett, of North Crawley, co. Buck., Yeoman.
10.353. [a.D. 1674.] Red: en placard, \mY>erkct. |X-Lin.
[Add. ch. 23,999A.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., on a bend betw.
two cotises, three fleurs-de-lis, for Hackett ; sin., three
pheons, two and one, NiCOLLS.
10.354. [a.D. 1666.] Red : indistinct fragment. [Add.
ch. 24,046.]
Another Seal.
10.355. [a.D. 1678.] Red, covered with paper, f X -}| in.
[Add. ch. 24,140.]
Oval : uncertain.
HERALDIC SEALS. SI
Another Seal.
10.356. [a.d. 1679.] ^^A: en placard, vmi^Qxizct. \y.^\n.
[Add. ch. 24,142.]
Similar in design, but larger.
10.357. [a.d. 1688.] Red: ^« //a^ra;-^, on a label. Frag-
mentary. [Add. ch. 23,856.]
10.358. [a.d. 1688.] Red : en placard, on a label. [Add.
ch. 23,858.]
10.359. Another. [Add. ch. 23,858.]
Matthew Hadd, of Lincoln's Inn, co. Midd.
10,360. [a.d. 1585.] Red, discoloured: chipped. About
I- X f in. [Lansd. ch. 634.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three bucks' heads cabossed, two
and one, betw. the antlers of each a cross ; for Hadd, a
crescent for difference.
John de Haddone, son and Iieir of Thomas DE Haddone,
of Melbury Osmnnd, co. Dors.
10,361. [a.d. 1369.] Red: cracked, imperfect. I in.
[Harl. ch. 51 B. 3.]
A shield of arms : ermine three escallops, two and one.
Within a carved gothic panel ornamented with ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
53 SIGILLVM S.
tinus de Hadestoke.
10.362. [13th cent] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression, -f in. [xci. 62.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, over all in chief a label
of three points.
a S' . . . . TlNl DG HADGSTOKe.
Beaded border.
Roger Hagarthe, of London, Gentl.
10.363. [a.d. 1589.] Red: injured, indistinct, f X -i- in.
[Add. ch. 32,824.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron engrailed betw. three
boars' (?) heads couped, Agard.
John de Hagh, of co. Line.
10,364. [a.d. 1355.] Red : good, pressed in places, [fin.
[Harl. ch. 57 G. 11.]
E 2
52 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. ten crosses crosslet, six
in chief and four in base. Within a carved gothic panel
ornamented along the inner edge with ball-flowers.
» SIGILLVM • IOHA[NN]IS ■D6 • HAGH.
10,365. Sulph. cast of No. 10,364. [D.C., F. 398.]
Thomas de Hagh, of co. Line.
10.366. [a.D. 141 2.] Green, discoloured : indistinct. -Jin.
[Harl. ch. 52 D. 7.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. uncertain charges. Sus-
pended by a strap from a forked tree. Within a gothic panel
ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
Stgillu : tljomc : De : Ijagij :
Cabled border.
10.367. [a.D. 141 2.] Green: imperfect, indistinct frag-
ment. [Harl. ch. 52 D. 6.]
*igtUu : t
Gilbert de Hagham.
See John Jachle.
Robert Hakebech, of co. Nof., Knt.
10,368. [a.D. 1405.] Red : cracked. | in. [Harl. ch.
51B. II.]
A shield of arms : two bars. Coarse work.
Sigtllu : rob'ti Ij . . rtcft.
Thomas Hakelut.
10,369. [14th cent] Plaster cast from fine, but chipped,
impression, i-^ X i in. [xci. 68.]
Oval : an eagle displayed, charged on the breast with a
shield of arms : on a bend betw. two cotises, three mullets,
Hacklute. Within a richly carved gothic panel, orna-
mented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
« SIGILLVM : THOMe : HAK6LVT.
John Haket, sen., of the Isle of Wight, Esq.
10,370. [a.D. 1435.] Red: chipped, injured by pressure.
\\ in. [Add. ch. 7693.]
A shield of arms : sem6 of crosses crosslet, three hake-
fishes, hauriant, two and one. Suspended by a guige from a
tree, and within a carved border.
Stgtllu . . . Ij'iB -w ijaftf sen' «<
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 53
10,371. [a.d. 1435.] Red : originally clear, chipped,
cracked. [Add. ch. 7694.]
Stgillum «< io[J)']ts *< fjafec *< grn' *<
George Hakewill, D.D.
10,372. [a.d. 1636.] Red : injured, indistinct. -^ X -^ in.
[Harl. ch. 86 I. 55.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a bend betw. si.x trefoils slipped,
Hakewill.
Beaded border.
John Haldenby.
See Robert Haldenby.
Robert Haldenby, of co. Northt.
10.373. [a.d. 1411.] Red: fine, i in. [Add. ch. 6050.]
A shield of arms : five cinquefoils in cross, HALDENBY.
Within a carved trefoil panel ornamented with ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
SigiUu_>« robrrtt •»._» ijalOmbg s*
Seal used by John Haldenby, of Haldenby, co. Northt.
10.374. [a.d. 1416.] Red: injured by pressure. [Add.
ch. 21,949.]
10.375. [a.d. 1416.] Red: good. [Add. ch. 21,950.]
10.376. [a.d. 1456.] Red: chipped. [Add. ch. 21,956.]
StsiWw»n — *" robertt ■»._» ljaI[Dn»t]» s*
William, son ^/William de Haldenby, of co. Northt.
10.377. [a.D. 1342.] Red: fine. | in. [Add. ch. 21,921.]
A shield of arms : a pierced cinquefoil, in chief a label of
five points. Within a carved gothic quatrefoil panel.
S' WILL'I' DG HALDGNBY.
10.378. [a.d. 1354.] Creamy-white: chipped. [Add.
ch. 21,927.]
S' WILL'I D€ HALDeNBY.
John de rston.
Seal used by VVlLLIAM DE HalDENBY.
10,379. [A.D. 1366.] Red : chipped. I in. [Add. ch.
21,860.]
A shield of arms : a bend, in chief an estoile. Within a
carved gothic panel ornamented with ball-flowers along the
inner edge
» SIG HIS « De * TON.
54 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
10,380. [a.D. 1366.] Red : chipped. [Add. ch. 21,861.]
» SIGILLV « lOH'IS « D€ * RSTON.
William Haldenby, of Haldcnby, co. Northt.
10,381. [a.D. 1498.] Red : injured by pressure. |- in.
[Add. ch. 21,966.]
A cinquefoil, in alhision to the bearing of the arms of
Haldenby. In the field the motto : —
un • pour • toHtcs.
i.e. one cinquefoil /(^r all five, in the HALDENBY coat.
Carved border.
William de Haldenne.
10,382. [a.D. 1379-80.] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression, -f in. [xci. 63.]
A shield of arms : a bend, engrailed, on a chief some
indistinct charges, Haldane. Within a traced gothic panel.
(S SIGILL- • WILL6LMI • DG ■HALDeNN€.
Beaded border.
Bernard Hale, of King's Walden, co. Herts.
10.383. [A.D. 1639.] Red : good, f x | in. [Add. ch.
35.230.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a chevron em-
battled counterembattled, Hale ; 2, 3, a chevron betw. three
talbots (.?) Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, a
serpent entwined around five arrovvshafts, one in pale, four
saltirewise.
Beaded border.
10.384. [a.D. 1641.] Red : injured by pressure, indistinct.
[.Add. ch. 36,297.]
10.385. [a.D. 1654.] Red : injured, indistinct. [Add. ch.
35.292.]
George Hale, of Bayford Bury, co. Herts, or
Thomas Payce, of Hei-tford.
10.386. [a.D. 1655.] Red : indistinct. J^-x-j^in. [Add.
ch. 18,180.]
Oval: a shield of arms: a cross chequy. Crest on a helmet,
ornamental mantling and wreath, a dexter hand, grasping an
uncertain object.
10.387. [A.D. 1655.] Another. [Add. ch. 18,180.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 55
Jeremy Hale, of Little Ayot, co. Herts., Esq.
10,388. [a.D. 1712.] Red : en placard, on a tape.
44. X T-V i". [Add. ch. 23,374.]
Oval : a carved and ornamental shield of arms : a chevron
embattled counterembattled, Hale.
Sir John Hale, of Stagenhoe, co, Herts.
10.389. [a.D. 1671.] Red. a x -fV in. [Add. ch. 35,409.]
Oval : on a wreath, the crest of Hale, as described in
No. 10,383.
10.390. [a.D. 1671.] Another. [Add. ch. 35,410.]
10.391. [a.D. 1672.] Another: indistinct. [Add. ch.
35.41 1-]
Jolin Hale.
See John Hodgson.
Mary Hale, widow ^William Hale, of Kings Walden,
CO. Hertf., Esq.
10.392. [a.D. 17 12.] Red: en placard, on a tape.
fXT^^in. [Add. ch. 36,319.]
Oval : a carved and ornamental oval shield of arms :
Hale, see No. 10,388.
Richard Hale, of Clay Berrye, in Barking,
CO. Essex, Esq.
10.393. [a.D. 1624.] Red : injured. -| x | in. [Add. ch.
35,874.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., Hale, as described,
with a crescent for difference ; sin., within a bordure en-
grailed, some uncertain charges.
10.394. [A.D. 1624.] Another. [Add. ch. 35,877.]
10.395. [A.D. 1637.] Another. [Add. ch. 36,293.]
Another Seal.
10.396. [A.D. 1642.] Red. [Add. ch. 35,489.]
Oval : similar design but not same matrix : the arms of
the sin. are three stirrups leathered, two and one, within a
bordure engrailed.
Robert Hale, Senr., of Tliistleworth [Islewort/i], co. Midd., Esq.
10.397. [A.D. 1669.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. About I X I in. [Add. ch. 35,408.]
56 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : a shield of arms, etc., indistinct, apparently Hale,
as described in No. 10,383. Crest on a helmet and mantling
as described.
Seal used by Robert Hale, Junr., son 0/ the above.
10.398. [a.D. 1669.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. [Add. ch. 35,408.]
10.399. [A.D. l6yi.] Red: good. [Add. ch. 35,409.]
10.400. [a.D. 1671.] Another: injured by pressure. [Add.
ch. 35,410.]
Another Seal.
10.401. [a.D. 1671.] Red: good, fxi in. [Add. ch. 35,409.]
Oval : a shield of arms, Hale, as described.
10.402. [A.D. 167L] Another: very indistinct. [Add.
ch. 35,410.]
Rose Hale, of King's Waldeii, co. Herts., luidozu.
10.403. [a.D. 1643.] Brown: en placard, fx-jin. [Add.
ch. 35,281.]
Oval : a carved oval shield of arms (.') : per fess, in chief a
monogram comprising the letters R. B. L. in base a lamb
couchant.
See No. 10,409.
Rowland Hale, of King's Walden, co. Herts., Esq.
10.404. [a.D. 1640.] Red. 4 x -,^ in. [Add. ch. 35,182.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, Hale and as
before described. Crest on a helmet, mantling and wreath,
Hale, as before. No. 10,383.
Beaded border.
Another Seal.
10.405. [a.D. 1656.] Red : originally fine, injured. [Add,
ch. 35.432.]
Similar in design : a copy of the previous seal.
10.406. [A.D. 1658.] Red : injured. [Add. ch. 36,436.]
William Hale, of King's Walden, co. Herts., Esq.
10.407. [A.D. 1624.] Red : Injured, indistinct, .i^ X -jV in.
[Add. ch. 35,353-]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, as before described.
10.408. [A.D. 1626.] Red: indistinct, i X tV in. [Add.
ch. 35,864.]
Oval : a shield of arms : bearings illegible.
HERALDIC SEALS. S7
William Hale, of Kings IValden, co. Herts., Esq.
10.409. [A.D. 1625.] Light-brown, f X ^ in. [Add.
ch. 35,875.]
Oval : a carved oval shield of arms ; per fess, in chief a
mono.e;ram comprising the letters R. B. L. in base a lamb
couchant.
10.410. [A.D. 1625.] Another. [Add. ch. 35,876.]
See No. 10,403.
William Hale, of Kinsfs Waldeti, co. Herts.
10.411. [A.D. 1637.] Red. [Add. ch. 35,365.]
Oval : a shield of arms, quarterly. Crest, etc. as described
before. No. 10,383.
10.412. [A.D. 1639.] Red: en placard. [Add. ch. 35,231.]
William Hale, of King's IValden, co. Herts.
10,413. [a.d. 1679.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. [Add. ch. 35,530.]
Oval : a shield of arms, and crest, etc., very indistinct.
William Hale, of Kin^s Walden, co. Herts., Esq.,
son c/ Richard Hale.
10.414. [a.d. 1709.] Red : en placard, on a tape.
ii X ^ in. [Add. ch. 35.913-]
Oval : on a wreath, a serpent entwined with five spear-
shafts, one in pale, four saltirewise. Crest of Hale.
10.415. [a.d. 17 1 2.] Another. [Add. ch. 35,374.]
Sir James Hales, of the Dungeon, or Don f on, Canterbury,
CO. Kent.
10,416. [a.d. 1574] Red: indistinct, imperfect. [Harl.
ch. TJ A. 39.]
Oval : a shield of arms : bearings destroyed.
John de Halghton, Knt.
10,417. [a.d. 1322.] Red. fin. [Add. ch. 19,838.]
A shield of arms : two bars in chief, as many escallops.
Betw. two slipped trefoils. Suspended by a strap from a
trefoil. Within a carved gothic sixfoil.
» S' lOHANNIS DG HAL . . . ON.
John de Haliden.
10,418. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing
vva.x. I X -fl- in. [xlvii. 1441.]
58 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : a shield of arms, coiicJu': on a chevron betw. three
birds, as many boars' heads. Crest on a helmet and chapeau
charged with three staves raguly bendwise, a boar's head.
The field replenished with slipped trefoils. Within a carved
gothic panel ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner
edge.
S' lOHANNIS DG .... ID6N.
Beaded border.
Mighell Hall, of HadleigJi, co. Siiff., Clothier.
10,419. [A.D. 1584.] Red. -2- in. [Add. ch. 9773.]
A griffin's head erased. Crest of HalL.
John Halle, Esq., Stezvard of Laitghton Manor and
of Shepelake Hundred, co. Suss.
10,420. [A.D. 1430.] Red. -V in. [Add. ch. 30,378.]
Hexagonal, from a ring : a talbot's head erased. In the
field the legend ; —
The talbot's head erased appears on various coats of arms
of the families of Hall.
Richard de Halle.
See John Aumr
Thomas atte Halle.
See DE Leghe.
John Halpany.
See Richard, //. Willelml
George Hals, al. Halls, of Slierford, co. Dev., Gentl.
»,421. [A.D. 1667.] Red: much injured. [Add. ch.
10,421
'3-279-] ^ .,, ., ,
Oval : a shield of arms : lUegibl
Henry Hals, of Chudleigh, co. Devon, Esq.
10,422. [A.D. 1658.] Red : injured by pressure. -S^-XW '"•
[Add. ch. 13,275-] , . u u u
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a chevron betw. three
water bougets, for WwJL, of Devon \ cf. Add. ch. 13,196-8:
sin., a fess betw. three griffins' heads erased, Halse.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 59
Jane Hals, widow of Richard Hals, Senr.,
of Keynedon, co. Dev., Esq.
10.423. [a.d. 1 58 1.] Red. lix-iV >"• [Add. ch. 13,124.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three griffins'
heads erased, for HalS.
Cabled border.
The same, used by Richard Hals, son of tlie above.
10.424. [a.d. 1581.] Another: injured. [Add. ch. 13,124.]
Tlie same, used by Sybell Hals, daughter of the above.
10.425. [a.D. 1581.] Another: imperfect, indistinct, en-
circled with a twisted rush. [Add. ch. 13,124.]
Richard Hals, of Lyon's Inn, co. Midd., Gentl.
10.426. [a.d. 1662.] Red: cracked, imperfect. | X ^ in.
[Add. ch. 13,278.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., a fess betw. three
griffins' heads erased, Halse ; si)i., a chevron betw. three
chess-rooks.
Seal used by EzEKlEL YARD, of Ottet-y St. Mary, co. Devon.
10.427. [A.D. 1662.] Red. [Add. ch. 13,278.]
Robert de Halsham, of co. Suss.
10.428. [a.d. 1357.] Red, on a mass of green : imperfect,
injured by pressure. I'm. [Add. ch. 18,651.]
A shield of arms : a chevron engrailed betw. three lions'
faces, Halsham. Within a finely carved gothic trefoil orna-
mented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
SIGILLVCM : ROJB'TI : 06 : HA[LS]HAM.
10.429. [a.D. 1345.] Red : fine, fragment. [Add. ch. 8826.]
HALS
Cf. HarL ch. 80 H. 8, a.d. 1357.
John, sou of Richard Haltebe, of Ipswich, co. Suff.
10,430. [A.D. 1336.] Red: a fragment, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 10,125.]
A shield of arms : illegible. Within a pointed quatrefoil.
Ss l€ S ....€• Te.
Cf. Add. ch. 9973, A.D. 1338; 10,126, 10,127, A.D. 1337 ; 9984, io,i;;8,
A.D. 1343.
Halton.
See Hauton.
6o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Peter de Haltstede, son of Richard de Hausted
(Halsted ?), CO. Essex.
10,431. [Late Hen. III.] Creamy-white: chipped, indis-
tinct. 1 1 in. [Add. ch. 1 9,974-1
A shield of arms of early shape : apparently ermine, two
chevronels, or a chevron ermine.
© SIGILL' : PGTRI • DG • HALTSTGDe.
Henry Halys, of co. Sun:
10.432. [a.D. 1456.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 9069.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two bends.
Cabled border.
Robert Halysthorpe, o/co. Nor/.
10.433. [a.D. 1420.] Red. a in. [Add. ch. 14,806.]
A shield of arms : the bearings erased in the matrix.
Within a sixfoil panel ornamented with ball-flowers along
the edge.
Legend destroyed in the matrix, leaving only the cross at
the beginning and two roses, which formed stops betw. words.
Beaded border.
William atte Hambrech.
See John Swynfle.
Philip de Hambury, Parson of the Church of Doglyngtoii,
[Duckliiigtott] CO. 0x071.
10.434. [a.D. 1363.] Red: originally fine, much injured.
I in. [Harl. ch. 50 H. 26.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. two crosses crosslet in
chief and a roundle in base, on a chief some illegible charges.
Betw. two slipped leaves. Within a finely traced gothic star
of eight points, ornamented along the inner edge with
ball-flowers.
» SIGIf • PHILIPPI • D6 • HAMBVRI.
A nother Seal.
10.435. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
I in. [D.C., F. 424.]
A shield of arms : a fess dancettee, or double chevron
betw. six slipped trefoils. Within a pointed and carved
quatrefoil panel.
» SIGILLVM : PHILIPPI : DG : HAMBVRY.
HERALDIC SEALS. 6l
Nicholas Hamby.
Seal used by Lambert Goose, of Darsham,
CO. Siiff., Blacksmith.
10.436. [a.d. 1682.] Brown: en placard, on a label,
imperfect, -fn- ^ ii '"• [Add. ch. 10,169.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three esquires' helmets, two and
one, Hamby. Crest on a helmet, mantling and wreath, an
eagle rising with inverted wings.
Seal used by Frances, ivife of tJie above Lambert.
10.437. [a.d. 1682.] Another. [Add. ch. 10,169.]
Seal used by William Tollifer, of Ipsivich, Gardener.
10.438. [a.d. 1682.] Another. [Add. ch. 10,169.]
Seal used i?y/ ANNE, ivife of the above William.
10.439. [a.d. 1682.] Another. [Add. ch. 10,169.]
William Hamby, of Ipswich, co. Suff., Esq.
10.440. [a.d. 1653.] Red: imperfect. About I X i in.
[Add. ch. 10,113.]
A shield of arms : three esquires' helmets, two and
one, Hamby.
Seal used by John Havward, of Bury St. Edmunds,
CO. Suff., Clothier.
10.441. [a.d. 1666.] Red: imperfect. [Add. ch. 10,168.]
Edmund Hamdene, of London, Esq.
10.442. [a.d. 1404.] Red : originally fine, chipped. \\ in.
[Harl. ch. 47 B. 10.]
A shield of arms : a saltire betw. four eagles displayed,
Hampden or Hamden. Within an elegantly designed
gothic trefoil panel, ornamented with ball-flowers along
the inner edge.
!». StjUlii *! ;«, cJ) ^ *< ijamDrnc «<
10.443. Sulph. cast of No. 10,442. [D.C., G. 105.]
10.444. [A.D. 1404.] Red : a fragment. [Harl. ch.
47 B. 14.]
s". eDintuntiit *< . . .
Rt. Hon. James [Hamilton, Earl of Clanbrassil\
Viscount Limerick.
10,445. [a.d. 1728.] Red : f« //rt^rtr</, on a tape. [Egert.
ch. III.]
62 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : a shield of arms : supporters, motto, and ensign
of Hamilton, Earl of Clanbrassill. See Lodge, Peerage of
Ireland, vol. iii., pi. I.
Nicholas Hamond, of Loxhorc, co. Devott, Gentl.
10.446. [a.d. 1664.] Red : injured, indistinct. [Harl. ch.
85 H. 49-]
A shield of arms : charges illegible.
Beaded border.
William Hamond, of Pcnge in Battersea, co. Siirr.,
or Rosa, Itis wife.
10.447. [a.d. 1424.] Red : indistinct, i X | in. [Harl.
ch. Ill G. 55.]
Octagonal : a shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three
roundles, as many crosslets. In the field an uncertain legend.
rtjomaa • m.
John Hampden, of cos. Norf, Suff., etc., Esq.
10,448. [a.d. 1431.] Red: imperfect. About i in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 51 C. 46.]
A shield of arms : a saltire betw. four eagles displayed,
Hampden. Within a carved gothic panel.
ijannts
John Hampden, of co. Bedf.
10,449. [a.d. 1443.] Red : injured. -2^ y, ^ in. [Add.
ch. 35,243]
Octagonal : a stump of a tree sprouting. Perhaps for a
crest.
Beaded border.
William Hampden, of Emyngton, co. Oxon., Esq.
10.450. [a.d. 1598.] Red: imperfect. About f in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 86 H. 33.]
Oval (?) : a shield of arms of six quarterings : i, Hampden ;
2, Popham, etc. Cf. Harl. MSS. 1533, f. 55 b. ; 5832, i. 64.
10.451. Sulph. cast of No. 10,450. [D.C., H. 130.]
Thomas Hanam, Esq.
10,452. [a.d. 1583.] Red. fX-jVin- [Harl. ch. 77 G. 3.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 6$
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4 ; quarterly, over all
on a bend three crosses pattees, Hanam ; 2, 3, LoNG. Cf.
Harl. MS. 1092, ff. 3, 29.
Cabled border.
Edward Hanchett, of Braiighing, co. Hertf., Esq.
10,453. [a.D. 1610.] Red: very indistinct. -H- ^ ii- '"•
[Add. ch. 14,656.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, three dexter hands
couped at the wrist, two and one, Hanchet ; 2, three
chevrons ; 3, 4, obliterated.
Hamlett Hancock, of Birlinge, co. Kerit, Husbandman.
10.454. [a.D. 1538.] Red. \ in. [Harl. ch. 51 C. 48.]
Signet, a cock rising with wings inverted. Crest of
Hancock.
Ralph 'S.a.ngev, son and heir of Tno^ikS Hanger,
of Coj-neivood, co. Devon.
10.455. [a.D. 1520.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 29,160.]
Octagonal : a shield of arms : uncertain.
William de Hanyngfeld, of co. Siiff.
10,456. [a.D. 1371.] Green: indistinct. [Harl. ch. 51 D.
12.]
A shield of arms : a chevron, HaningFIELD.
S' WILLI D€ HANI . . . CLD.
Philip Hapries, or Sir Philip Pries.
10.457. [14th cent.] Plaster cast of fine impression.
-Lf in. [Ix.xxix. 69.]
A shield of arms : paly of six, on a chief a lion passant,
Preys. Betw. flowering sprigs. Suspended by a strap from
a hook. Within a carved gothic panel of six cusped points,
ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
SIGILLVM PHILIPPI s<> HAPRieS !«.
10.458. Another, [xci. 66?^
Cf. the seal and arms of Rees ap Rees, A.D. 1362, Cott. ch. v. 18,
No. 6870.
Ralph Harang. son of Ralph Harang.
10.459. [Early 13th cent.] Green: edge chipped, i in.
[Harl. ch. 85 F. 9.]
64 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : seven herrijigs hauriant in pale, four and
three, over all a quarter chequy.
[e= SJIGILLVM RADVLFI HARCNG.
Thomas Harbert, of Uffoji, co. Berks.
10,460. [a.D. i/ii.] Red: cii placard, on a tape. Imper-
fect. About -[i X -nr '"â– [Add. ch. 19,239.]
Oval : on a wreath, a leopard's face, ducally crowned, betw.
two sceptres.
Cabled border.
Charles Harbord.
See Hea Ross.
William Harbord.
See Hea Ross.
Robert de Harbottle.
10.461. [a.D. 141 5-6.] Plaster cast from imperfect im-
pression, [xci. 6'j?[
A shield of arms : three butterflies or bluebottles, two and
one. Suspended by a strap from a tree (?) Within a carved
gothic panel.
Legend uncertain.
. Cf. Rob. de Harbotle, of Preston, co. Northumb., Add. ch. 6052, A.D.
'1415 ; Kob. de Harbotille, al. Herbottelle, of the same. Add. ch. 20,537,
A.D. 141 5.
Anthony Harby, Genii.
10.462. [a.D. 1528.] Red: injured by pressure. -^ in.
[Add. ch. 13,780.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a chevron betw. three
trefoils slipped.
10.463. [a.D. 1531.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 13,781.]
John de Harcourt, Lord of Boseworth, co. Leic.
10.464. [a.D. 1317.] Green: a fragment. [Harl. ch. 51
C. II.]
A shield of arms of early shape : two bars, Harcourt.
John Hard, of Cheltenham, co. Clone.
10,465. [a.D. 1382.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 24,767.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three hedgehogs, H.\RD.
Background diapered lo/.engy.
HERALDIC SEALS. 6$
John Hardewike, son of Agnes, dai/. of ROB. Stevenes,
of Smyth'wyke \_S)nethwick\ co. Staff.
10.466. [a.D. 1480.] Red : fragmentary. About I in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 24,227.]
A shield of arms, couclie: a saltire betw. four cinquefoils
pierced, Hardwick. Crest on a [helmet and] ornamental
mantling of foliage, wanting.
Legend on a raised scroll, illegible.
Beaded borders.
Edmund de Hardres, of co. Kent.
10.467. [a.D. 1410.] Red : fine, i in. [Add. ch. 16,372.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, oppressed with a
chevron, Hardres. Within a carved trefoil of tracery.
Beaded border.
John Hardrys, of co. Kent.
10.468. [a.D. 1372.] Red: chipped. \ in. [Harl. ch.
53 A. 48.]
A shield of arms : a lion sejant guardant. Within a carved
panel of six cusps.
Legend betw. the points : —
S' lOHANNGS HARDRYS.
10.469. Sulph. cast of No. 10,468. [D.C., F. 481.]
Cf. Had. ch. 51 C. 24 ; 44 C. 31 ; 45 F. 37 ; Add. ch. 16,486.
Rob. Hardy, Hurer,
Rob. Auon, Brewer,
Will. Edwardes, Woolpacker,
Will. Caton, Grey-Tawer ; of London.
10.470. [A.D. 1482.] Red. fin. [Harl. ch. 51 C. 26.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. six lozenges. Within a
carved panel of eight points.
10.471. Sulph. cast of No. 10,470. [D.C., G. 256.]
Sir John Hare, of Stowe Bardolffe, co. Norf..
10.472. [a.D. 1624.] Red : fine, f x i in. [Add. ch.
35.357-]
Oval : a shield of arms : two bars, and a chief indented,
Hare.
Nicholas Hare, of the Inner Temple, London.
10.473. [a.D. 1578.] Red: cracked, f x ii in. [Add.
ch. 18,859.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two bars gemel, a chief in-
dented. Hare.
10.474. [a.D. 1578.] Red: injured. [Add. ch. 18,862.]
VOL. III. F
G6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Sir Raphe Hare, of Stoive Dardolffe, co. Norf.
10,475. [a.d. 1623.] Red: injured, indistinct. ^\ x | in
[Add. ch. 35.347-]
Oval : a shield of aims : two bars, and a chief indented,
Hare.
Sir Thomas Hare, of Stozu Bardolph, co. Norf., Bart.
10,476. [a.d. 16S5.] ^QiA: en placard. .| x -H- in. [Add.
ch. 15.005.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two bars, and a chief indented,
in fess point an escutcheon of baronetcy, for H.\RE. Crest
on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a demi-lion
rampant gorged with a ducal coronet.
Richard de Harecart, of co. Staff.
10,477. [Late Hen. HI.] Light-grey or discoloured : im-
perfect. About i-J in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. v. 65.]
0. A shield of arms of early shape : two bars.
.... GILL' : RICARDI
B. A smaller round counterseal. i-i- in.
A shield of early shape : arms as above.
«■secReTL
Sayer de Harecourt.
10,478. [a.d. 1269.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion, li in. [xci. 69.]
A .shield of arms of early shape : two bars, HarcoURT.
© SIGILLVM SeeRI De HAReCVRT.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Add. ch. 26,958, late Hen. IIL
Thomas Harecourt, Kiit.
10,479. [a.d. 1411.] Red: edge imperfect i in. [Cott.
ch. V. 4.]
A shield of arms : two bars, Harcourt. Within a
pointed gothic cinquefoil.
» Sig fie • J)<ir
William de Hareley (.0)
10,480. [a.d. 1320.] Plaster cast from chipped impres-
sion. -^' in. [xci. 70.]
A shield of arms (?) : a chevron betvv. two roundles in chief
and a horseshoe in base, a chief embattled (?)
i& S' WILGL AReL6Y.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 6j
John, son of Sir John Harrington, of co. Line.
10,481. [a.d. 1560.] Red. I X ^ in. [Harl. ch. jg F. 35.]
Oval : an ornamental shield : a lion's head erased, col-
lared and ringed, on the neck a martlet for difference.
Crest of Harrington. Betw. the initials 1. H.
Beaded border.
Sir John Harington, of Elinestlwrp, co. Leic.
10.482. [a.d. 1605.] Light-brown, f x i in. [Add. ch.
6146.]
A shield of arms : a fret, HARINGTON. Crest on a helmet,
ornamental mantling and wreath, a lion's head erased, round
the neck a thong buckled, the end hanging down.
Carved border.
Ralph de Haryngton.
Seal used by Thomas Bathe, of Reading, co. Berks.
10.483. [a.d. 1405.] Red : somewhat indistinct. ^ in.
[Harl. ch. 45 G. 44.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three indistinct charges.
Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil.
6 S' RADVLFI • De • HARYNGTON.
Cf. a chevron betw. three leopards' faces, HARRINGTON.
10.484. Sulph. cast of No. 10,483. [D.C., G. 113.]
William de Harington, 5/// Baron Harington,
of Yorkshire.
10.485. [.\.D. 141 1.] Red: originally fine, very imperfect.
i-iV in. [Add. ch. 20,515.]
For description see next seal, which this closely resembles,
but it is from a different matrix.
Cabled borders.
William de Haryngton, of co. York, Knt.
{Probably a second seal of the previous person)
10.486. [a.d. 1417.] Red : finely preserved, x in. [Harl.
ch. 112 H. 65.]
A shield of arms, couclu': quarterly, i, 4, a fret, HARRING-
TON, in the ist quarter a label of three points ;-2, 3, a cross
patonce, HARRINGTON. Crest on a helmet and ornamental
lambrequin, a lion's head erased, collared, betw. two branches
of flowers and foliage.
S : Bnt : iuilclmi : ftc Jjanmgton mtlitig.
Inner border beaded.
F 3
68 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
10.487. [A.D. 1417.] Red: fine. [Had. ch. 112 H. 66.]
10.488. [\.D. 1417.] Red: fine. [Harl. ch. 112 H. 67.]
William de Harington, Lo;-d Harington, K.Vi. 1421-1457.
10,489. Plaster cast from imperfect impression. i^- in.
[xci. 74.]
A shield of arms, amclu': fretty, Harixgton. Crest on a
hehnet, lambrequins tasselled, and chapeau, a lion's head
erased. Background diapered with foliage.
S^ig Dili : Br : Ijavpugton.
Beaded borders.
Sir Wm. Haryngtone.
See Hugh Le Despenser.
Edward Harison, of Potton, co. Bedf., Yeoman.
10.490. [A.D. 1612.] Red. ^ in. [Add. ch. 35,156.]
A boar's head erased.
Seal used /y/ Anne, zvife of the above.
10.491. [A.D. 1612.] Another. [Add. ch. 35,156.]
William Harlakinden, of Pluck ley, co. Kent, Gentl.
10.492. [a.D. 1573.] Red: injured, imperfect. ■§■in.
[Add. ch. 8625.]
A lion's head erased : in allusion to the arms of HarLA-
kenden, viz., a fess betw. three lions' heads erased.
Plaited border.
John Harleston, of co. Bedf., Esq.
10.493. [a.D. 142S.] Red: chipped. Originally en-
circled by a twisted thong. About 4- x f in. [Add. ch. 35,240.]
Octagonal signet : a wolf couchant under a tree, tied by a
line to the trunk. Perhaps a crest.
Brian Harleye, of Brampton,
Lord of Biiyton, cos. Heref. and Lane.
10,494. [.\.D. 1399.] Red : edge chipped, f in. [Cott.
ch. xxvi. 5.]
A shield of arms : a bend cotised, Harley. Betw. three
sprigs.
If- ftrtan «< ijar
Carved borders.
HERALDIC SEALS. 69
John Harley, of co. Salop, Knt.
10,495. [a.D. 1479.] Red : injured, indistinct. -i- in.
[Cott. ch. xxvi. 9.]
Octagonal : on a field diapered with small sprigs of foliage,
a lion rampant with a helmet on the head, charged on the
shoulder with the arms of Harley on an escutcheon.
Cabled border.
John Harley, Knt., Lord of Bromptone Brian and
Peddewardyiie in Wigviore, co. Heref., etc.
10,496. [a.D. 1493.] Red : injured by pressure. \ in.
[Cott. chart, xxvi. II.]
Square : an antelope's head erased.
Robert, son of Robert de Harleye, of co. Salop.
10,497. [a.D. 1355.] Cream-coloured: fine. fin. [Add.
ch. 20,436.]
A lozenge-shaped seal : a bend cotised, H.\RLEV. Betw.
four quatrefoils, in a rosace.
» S' R0B6RT1 ®*< D6 **< HARLeve.
Beaded borders.
Robert de Harley (?)
10,498. [a.D. 1355.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
About 1 1 in. when perfect, [xci. 71.]
A shield of arms, coitc/u': a chevron betw. three birds,
(?) mallards. Crest on a helmet, lambrequin and chapeau, a
mallard. Within a carved and traced gothic panel with
small slipped vine leaves and tendrils springing from the
cusps into the background.
Sigt
Robert, son of Robert de Harleye, Lord of Gretinton,
al. Gretton, co. Salop.
10.499. [a.D. 1361.] Red: fine, chipped. i in. [Cott.
ch. xxvi. 3.]
A shield of arms : a bend cotised, Harlev. Betw. two
small quatrefoils slipped. Within a finely carved gothic
panel, the points consisting of a cinquefoil and triangle inter-
laced, ornamented along the inner edge with ball-flowers.
« SIG >3> RO . . 'I © FILIVS ® ROB'TI <3> D€ ■& HARLGYe.
10.500. Sulph. cast of No. 10,499. [D.C., F. 418.]
70 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robert Harley, Eai-l of Oxford, Lord High Treasurer
of Great Britain.
10.501. [a.D. 17 12.] Wafer, covered with paper before
impression, i^ in. [Add. eh. 16,287.]
A shield of arms: quarterly, of twenty pieces: — i, Har-
LEY ; 2, Presthorp ; 3, WiSHAM ; 4, Ballardone ; 5,
WiLLELEY ; 6, KiNLEY ; 7, BRAMPTON ; 8, St. Vallery ;
9, BraosE ; \o, W\\.0, Earl of Hereford ; 1 1, New.MARCH ;
12, Marshall; 13, Marshall; 14, Stronghow ; 15,
McMoROGH ; 16, Runvile; 17, Corbet; 18, Hereford;
19, Warncomb; 20, Harley. Ensigned with an earl's
coronet. Supporters, two angels. On a scroll in base the
motto : —
VIRTVTE • ET ■FID6.
10.502. [a.D. 17 1 2.] Another. [Add. ch. 16,287.]
10.503. [A.D. 1712.] Another. [Add. ch. 16,287.]
Walter de Harley.
10,504. [a.D. 1366.] Plaster cast from fine chipped im-
pression. -|-|- in. [xci. 72.]
A shield of arms : a bend cotiscd, Harley, a mullet for
difference. Suspended by a strap from a hook, and within a
carved gothic panel of six cusps, ornamented with ball-
flowers along the inner edge.
« S' • WALTCRI : D6 ■HARLCIG -«
Beaded borders.
John Harman, of Lewes, co. Stiss., Carpenter.
10.505. [a.D. 169 1.] Red: en placard, on a label.
\ X y\ in. [Add. ch. 30,672.]
Oval : a carved shield of arms : a lion rampant.
10.506. [a.D. 1691.] Another. [Add. ch. 30,673.]
William de Harpedene, of Harpenden, co. Herts.
10.507. [a.D. 1341.] Bronze-green: originally fine, chipped.
^ in. [Add. ch. 15,472.]
A shield of arms : a mullet of six points, Harpden.
Within a carved panel of eight points, ornamented with ball-
flowers along the inner edge.
ft! S' WILL6LMI H . . . P6 . . . .
Beaded border.
Nicholas Harpisfeld, Esq., son and heir of
Tho>l\s HARnsFia.D, of St. Albans, co. Herts., Esq.
10.508. [a.D. 1475.] Red : indistinct, encircled with a
twisted rush. ;; x -,'« '"• [Add. ch. 18,154.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 7 1
Oval : on an esquire's helmet a garb, betw. two uncertain
initial letters. In the field the motto : —
rryotr
Cabled border.
Sir Arthur Harris, of Ci-ixey, co. Essex.
10,509. [a.D. 1623.] Red : imperfect. | X i in. [Add.
ch. 19,971.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, on a bend three
cinquefoils ; 2, 3, six martlets, three, two and one. Over all
a crescent for difference. Crest on a helmet, ornamental
mantling and wreath, wanting.
Cabled border.
Christopher Harrys, of Minster, in the Isle of Slieppey,
CO. Kent, Yeoman.
10.510. [a.D. 1574.] Red. 4 in. [Harl. ch. in E. 22.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a hand couped at the
wrist in fess, grasping a bunch of four flowers.
Beaded border.
10.511. [a.D. 1574.] Another: imperfect. [Harl. ch.
I II E. 22.]
Thomas Harris.
Seal used by Sir NiCHOLA.s Hackett Carew, of Beddington,
CO. Surr., Bart.
10,512. [a.D. 1745.] Red : en placard, on a tape.
â– I- X 11 in. [Add. ch. 23,613.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., a chevron ermine,
betw. three hedge-hogs, Harris ; sin., ten billets in pile, four,
three, two and one, on a chief a demi-lion rampant issuing,
Dormer. Crest, on a helmet ornamental mantling and
wreath, the head and wings of a pelican vulning herself.
Henry Hartlyngton.
10.513. [14th cent.] Red : fair; cut from a charter. '^ in.
[xxxv. 1 1.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Within a carved
panel ornamented with ball-flowers along tlie inner edge.
ss S' : ijfuvtct : ?i)aitli)ngton'.
Beaded border.
10.514. Sulph. cast from No. 10,513. [D.C., F. 318.]
72 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Harvey, al. Harvy, of Wangey in Dagenham,
CO. Essex, Esq.
10,515. [a.d. 1633.] Red. ix| in. [Had. ch. 1 1 1 H. 27.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three lions'
faces, a crescent for difference, Harvey.
Cabled border.
Richard de Hasburnan.
10,516. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I in. [Ixxxii. 21.]
A shield of arms : fretty.
ft S' RICARDl • D' ■HASBVRNAN.
Thomas de Haseldene.
10,517. [a.d. 1365.] Plaster cast from good impression,
chipped. 1 in. [xci. 75.]
A shield of arms : a cross flory, on a chief three buckles,
Haselden. Within a carved gothic panel.
ft SIGILLV ■TH0M6 • DG • [HAlSILDeNe.
Beaded border.
Thomas de Haseldene, Senr., of co. Dors.
10,518. [.A.D. 13S4.] Red : fine, somewhat injured by
pressure. J-f in. [Harl. ch. 51 C. 51.]
A shield of arms : a cross fieury. Above the shield a
mullet. Within a border ornamented with ball-flowers.
a Stgillum • tijomc • flc • IjafrlDcnr.
Beaded border.
Thomas Haseley. of co. Sun:, Esq.
10,519. [a.d. 1433.] Red : a fragment. [Cott. ch. xxvi.
On a helmet a squirrel cracking a hazel nut. Crest
of Haseley.
Si
Edmund Haselwood, of Wedon, co. Nortlit., Geutl.
10,520. [a.d. 1535.] Red. 4^ X 1 in. [Harl. ch. 84 F. 23.]
Lozenge-shaped : a squirrel cracking a hazel nut. Crest of
HAsLEWOOD.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 73
William Haselwode, of co. Nortlit.
10,521. [a.D. 1485.] Red : from a ring, -f- in. [Add. ch.
21,846.]
An owl's head, in allusion to the arms of HaselWOOD.
Within an engrailed border.
Thomas Hasley, of co. Norf., etc.
10,522. [a.D. 143 1.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. 1 in.
[Harl. ch. 51 C. 46.]
A shield of arms, concha : a fess betw. three hazel nuts,
Hasley or Haseley. Crest, on a helmet and lambrequin, a
squirrel sejant, cracking a nut.
Sigilltt • tijomc » : armig :
Inner border ornamented with sprigs of hazel springing
from it towards the armorial design.
William Hassard, of Ratcliffe-upoii-Soar, co. Notts., Gentl.
10,523. [a.D. 1654.] Red, discoloured : indistinct. [WolL
ch. xi. 82.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a saltire five fleurs-de-lis.
Crest, on a helmet and mantling, an antelope passant.
Samuel Hassell.
See Willlvm Battell.
John Hastang, al. de Hastang, of co. Oxon., Kiit.
10.524. [a.D. 1354.] Red: fine. 1-J5- in. [Cott. ch.
xxvi. 15.]
A shield of arms : a chief, over all a lion rampant, Has-
tang. Within a carved and pointed gothic trefoil panel,
ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
» SIGILLV • lOHANNIS • HASTANG.
10.525. Sulph. cast of No. 10,524. [D.C., F. 385.]
Robert Hastang, ''Dominus de la Desiree"
afterzcards 1st Baron.
10,526. [a.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
chipped. 2i in. [xcii. 38.]
74 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : a lion rampant queue fourchee, over all
a barrulet. Suspended by a strap from a tree of three
branches. Betw. two wyverns sans wings, tails flory,
©SIGILLVM • ROBGRTI • HASTANG.
Cf. Robert de Hastanges, Kiit., Egert. ch. 399, A.D. 131 5.
The arms are sometimes described as a chief, over all a
lion rampant, but the seal shows clearly that the chief is an
error for the barrulet.
Thomas Hastang, al. de Hastang, cf co. Warzv.
10.527. [a.D. 1329,] White: indistinct, i in. [Add. ch.
21,415.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, Hastang.
» S' THOMG • HASTANG »
10.528. Plaster cast of No. 10,527. [xcviii. 55.]
Elianora de Hastinges, al. Alianora de Hastynghes,
ivifc {Compaigne) 0/ PHILIPPE DE CuLU.MBER.s, C/wvr.,
of Holme, co. Devon.
10.529. [a.D. 1328.] Red: injured by pressure. i in.
[Add. ch. 27,588.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dcx., a maunch, HASTINGS ;
si7i., two bars. Within a carved and pointed gothic trefoil.
!S : S' GLIANGRe : DG : HASTINGGS :
10.530. [a.D. 13 17.] Plaster cast from a good impression,
chipped in places, [xci. 'jy.']
Edmund de Hastings (?)
Lord of Eiichiiuc/wlniok, ist Baron.
10,531. [A.D. 1301.] Plaster cast from fine but imperfect
impression. 3| in. [xcii. 39.]
A shield of arms : barry wavy of six. Betw. two wavy
sprigs of foliage and flowers.
Beaded borders.
in.
Henry Hastings, yd Earl of Huntingdon, K.G.
10,532. [A.D. 1572.] Red: injured, miperfect.
[Add. ch. 22,652.]
Shaped : on a wreath a bull's head erased, ducally gorged.
Crest of Hastings. Encircled with a Garter inscribed with
the Motto of the Order, and ensigned with the coronet of an
earl.
HERALDIC SEALS. 75
The same, as Lord of Hastings, Himgerford, Botreaiix, etc.
10,533. [a.D. 1576.] Red: fragmentary, i in. [Add. ch.
27,003.]
On a wreath the crest of HASTINGS, viz. a buffalo's head
erased. Crowned, and gorged with a ducal coronet. En-
circled with a Garter inscribed with the Motto of the Order.
Henry Hastings, ^th Earl of Huntingdon.
10,534. [a.D. 1614.] Red composition cast from imperfect
original seal. About 2 in. diam. when perfect, [l.xxv. d"]?^
A shield of arms: quarterly of twelve pieces, i, HASTINGS,
etc. Supporters, dex., an antelope ; sin., wanting.
Remainder broken off
HVNT
John de Hastinges.
10.535. [A.D. 1292.] Sulph. cast. ^ in. [D.C., E. 449.]
A shield of arms : a maunch, HASTINGS.
W S' lOH'IS • De • HASTINGeS.
10.536. Another, [xlvii. 1140.]
Laing's Catal., No. 414.
Laurence Hastings, Earl of Pembroke.
10,537. [a.D. 1345.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
l\ in. [xc. 83.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, HASTINGS ; 2, 3,
Valence. Within a carved trefoil panel. Background
ornamented with foliage and flowers.
» SIGI LAVReNTII ■D6 ■HASTING6S.
Beaded border.
See No. 6098.
Rauf de Hastingg.
10,538. [a.D. 1341.] Red: a fragment. About I in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 51 D. i6.J
A shield of arms : a maunch, HASTINGS. Above the
shield a wyvern.
Legend wanting.
7^ CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robert Hastings.
10,539. [a.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from chipped impres-
sion. About I in. diam. when perfect, [xcl. 76.]
A shield of arms : three maunches, two and one. Within
a carved engrailed panel.
Legend wanting.
Thomas, son f/ Thomas de Hastinge, of co. Suss.
10.540. [a.D. 1342.] Red: fine, edge slightly chipped.
i in. [Add. ch. 20,121.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three lozenges, over all a
bend (? compony). Within a finely carved gothic panel of
eight points.
» S' THOMG • DG • HASTYNGIS.
Beaded border.
10.541. [A.D. 1344.] Red : chipped, injured by pressure.
[Add. ch. 20,158.]
» S' TH .M€ ■. . • . ASTYNGIS.
10.542. [a.D. 1345.] Green: a fine impression. [Add. ch.
20,116.]
» S' THOMG • Oe • HASTYNGIS.
Seal used by John Puttok, Margaret, his wife;
Emeric Puttok, or Isabella, his ivife.
10.543. [a.D. 1371.] Red: injured, indistinct. [Add. ch.
30,712.]
» S' THOMG • DG • HASTYNGIS.
This seal appears to have been used without warrant by
one of the parties to a deed not connected apparently in
any way with the Hastings family.
Thomas, son of William de Hastings,
al. Hastyngt, al. Hastingyes.
10,544. [a.D. 1344.] Red : cracked, imperfect. Indistinct.
I in. [Add. ch. 20,122.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three lozenges, HASTINGS.
Within a pointed gothic quatrcfoil, ornamented with ball-
flowers along the inner edge.
a S' : THOMG : DG : HASTINGGGS :
William, son of Henry de Hastings.
10,545. [a.D. 1308.] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression. I in. [xci. 80.]
HERALDIC SEALS. ^^
A shield of arms : a maunch, HASTINGS, over all a label
of three points. Suspended by a strap from a tree of three
branches. Betw. two wyverns.
S' WILL'I : D€ : HASTINGGGS.
Beaded borders.
William Hastings, Lord Hastings, Chamberlain to the King.
10.546. [a.D. 1469.] Red: fine, chipped, imperfect in
places. 2i in. [Add. ch. 231.]
A shield of arms, co2icht': a maunch, HASTINGS. Crest on
a helmet and ornamental mantling, out of a coronet of
four large and as many small fleurs-de-lis, a bull's head
erased.
Legend on a scroll : —
Staillum : toillflmi : Bomtni Dc fjaftwngt . .
Outer border ornamented with a cordon of roses.
Second Seal (?)
10.547. [A.D. 1477.] Red : fine. 2| in. [Add. ch. 19,808.]
A shield of arms, anicJie: a maunch, HASTINGS. Crest, on
a helmet and lambrequins, out of a coronet of four large
and four small fleurs-de-lis a bull's head. Supporters, two
heraldic tigers or lions with drooping tails. The field re-
plenished with foliage.
StsiUum : armorum : toiU'mi : ijaftimg: : Bnt : Sc : Ijaftgng : «
10.548. Plaster cast of No. 10,547. [xcii. 40.]
Thomas Hattchett {?)
Seal used by John Dameron, of Ipswich, co. Stiff.
10.549. [a.D. 1695.] Red : en placard, on a label.
.^xJ^in. [Add. ch. SI 29.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a chief indented three battle-
axes. Perhaps arms of HATTCHETT.
10.550. [a.D. 1695.] Another. [Add. ch. 5130.]
Seal used by WiLLIAM LYNCH, of Ipswich.
10.551. [a.D. 1695.] As above. [Add. ch. 5129]
10.552. [A.D. 1695.] Another. [Add. ch. 5130.]
Seal used by John Pistor, of Cleydon, co. Snff., Clerk.
10.553. [a.D. 1695.] As above. [Add. ch. 5129.]
10.554. [a.D. 1695.] Another. [Add. ch. 5130.]
78 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Seal used by GILBERT NUSSEY, of Loudon.
10,555. [a. D. 1695.] As above. [Add. ch. 5129.]
Sec Gilbert Nussey.
Christopher Hatton, Esq.,
afierzuards Sir CHRISTOPHER Hatton,
Captain of the Queen's Body-guard.
10,556. [a.d. 1576.] Red: injured, i-j- in. X i in. [Add.
ch. 21,996.]
Oval : a shield of arms of si.x quarterings : i, a chevron
betw. three garbs, Hatton ; 2, a cross engrailed, Hatton ;
3, a saltire ; 4, five cinquefoils in cross, Hatton Haldenby ;
5, three bendlets, on a canton a tower, Hatton ; 6, on a
chief three fleurs-de-lis. Crest on a helmet, ornamental
mantling and chief, a hind passant.
Beaded border.
See Robert Shute.
Elena de Hatton.
Seal used by Margaret, dau. (?/ William,
//. Robert de Horneby, co. Line.
10,557. [a.d. 1382.] Creamy-white: indistinct, much in-
jured. -^ in. [Add. ch. 20,606.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., uncertain ; sin., a lion
rampant. Within a pointed gothic quatrefoil.
SigiUum rlrnc He Ij.itton (?)
John Hattone.
10,558. \Temp. Edw. III.] Mottlcd-grcen : fine. -|4 in.
[xxxvi. 113.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three garbs, Hatton.
Suspended by a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved
gothic panel of six cusps, ornamented on the inner edge with
ball-flowers, and with a pair of leaves sprouting on each side.
Siginum : tofjanntf : l^attonr.
Beaded border.
Richard, son of William de Hatton, of co. Warw.
10,559. [I2-I3th cent.] Mottled-green: indistinct. App.
by a finely-woven braid of green silk and silver thread.
\\ in. [Add. ch. 21,450.]
A shield of arms : indistinct charges.
5S=SIGILL' RICARDI FIL' WILL'K?)
HERALCIC SEALS. 79
Bobert Hatton.
See Richard Hill.
William Hatton, of Haldenby, co. Northt.
10,560. [a.D. 1540.] Dark-green. | X f in. [Add. ch.
21,991.]
Ornamental shape : a cinquefoil, in allu.sion to the arms of
Hatton, and Haldenby, the field replenished with sprigs.
Sir William Hatton, of Honeby, co. Northt.
10,561. [a.D. 1593.] Red: cracked, imperfect, very in-
distinct. -I- X i in. [Add. ch. 22,694.]
Oval signet: a shield of arms of six quarterings : i, HAT-
TON, etc. See Harl. MS. 1187, f 21. Crest on a helmet,
mantling and wreath, a hind trippant.
Ranulf de Haudene.
10.562. \Temp. Edw. H.] Sulph. cast from good im-
pression, -i in. [D.C., F. 204.]
A shield of arms : a saltire betw. four estoiles, with a strap
over the shield. Betw. three branches of foliage,
a S' RANVLFI DG HAVOeNG.
Beaded borders.
Probably a Scottish seal.
10.563. Another, [xlvii. 12 12.]
Laing's Catal., No. 416.
10.564. Plaster cast. [xci. 81.]
John de Haudlo, of co. Essex, Knt.
10,565. [ad. 1336.] Green: imperfect. ^ i"- [Add. ch.
8049.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Suspended by a strap
from a hook, betw. two wyverns sans wings.
[SJ lOHANNIS D6 HAWDLO.
John de Havekesworth, Knt.
Seal Ksed by Custancia, //. Rogeri,
fit. Helle de Attelay.
10,566. [a.D. 1349.] Dark-green: fine. | in. [Add. ch.
15.655-]
A man, kneeling to the r., holding up a shield of arms :
three falcons within a bordure engrailed — before a full-length
So CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
figure of St. Katharine with her wheel. Within an elegantly
carved gothic trefoil panel.
+ SIGILLV ■lOHANIS • DG • HAVeKeSWORTH . Ml' .
The last word of the legend is in the field, and on the M
a small bird.
John Haverfield, of Keiu, co. Sun:
See Robert Tunstall.
Thomas de Havile, of Kettles ton, co. Norf., Kiit.
10,567. [a.d. 1331-2.] Dark-green: fine; cut from a
charter. -^ in. [xxxv. 317.]
A shield of arms : a fess dancettee, betw. three Cornish
choughs. Suspended by a strap from a tree of three
branches ; betw. three slipped leaves on each side. In place
of a legend, a wavy scroll of foliage and flowers.
Blomefield's Norfolk, vol. vii., p. U2 (Dept. copy).
Hugh Haukyn.
10,568. [a.d. 1334.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. -2- in. [.xci. 65.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three birds {kazvks),jn
chief a label of three points. Betw. two wyvcrns.
© SIGILLVM • HVGONIS • HAVKYN.
Roger Haunsard, {?) of co. Stiff., Knt.
10,569. [a.d. 1351.] Red: good. i in. [Add. ch.
28,644.]
A shield of arms, concha : a chevron, and a chief indented.
Crest on a flat-topped helmet, out of a coronet composed of
four fleurs-de-lis, a plume of feathers. Betw. two wavy
branches of foliage. Within a cusped gothic panel orna-
mented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
«< ROGGRVS HAVNSARD.
Johannes de Haustede, Krit.
10,570. [a.d. 1332.] Dark-green: a fragment. About
\ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 17,371.]
A shield of arms : a chief chequy, over all a bendlet.
Suspended by a strap on a tree, betw. two wingless wyverns.
stcdg.
HERALDIC SEALS. 8l
Edmund de Haute, of co. Kent.
10.571. [a.D. 1395.] Red: fine, i in. [Had. ch. 78 F.
29.]
A shield of arms, <:^?^(r//t': across engrailed, Haute. Crest
on a flat-topped helmet, and collar or coronet ornamented
with three quatrefoils, a dragon's head and wings. Within a
carved gothic panel ornamented along the inner edge with
ball-flowers.
5' : fDimmUt : flc : Jjautc;
10.572. Sulph. cast of No. 10,571. [D.C., F. 59L]
Henry de Hawte, al. Haute, of co. Kent.
10.573. [a.D. 1343.] Dark-green: fine. ^ in. [Add. ch.
16,483.]
A shield of arms: seme of crosses crosslet, a lion rampant
debruised by a fess. Above the shield a hare in her form.
Within an elegantly designed gothic panel ornamented with
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
• S' HENRICVS ■De • HAWT6.
10.574. [.\.D. 1357.] Red : fine. [Harl. ch. 78 F. 26.]
Margaret, widow of Sir William Hawte.
See^ N .
Richard, son of Dering de Haut, (.?) of Snrrenden, co. Kent.
10,575. [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression,
liin. [D.C., D. 232.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a fess, and in chief three
roundles, Bering.
fii [SIGULL • RICr FIL- • DERINGI • DE • HAVT.
William Haute, of co. Kent, Esq.
10.576. [a.D. 1427.] Red : from a ring. i X f in.
[Harl. ch. 7^ F. Zy]
Oblong octagonal : a dragon's head erased and wings erect.
Crest of Hawte. In the field the motto : —
cnfi • ma • ffrf(')
Cabled border.
10.577. [a.D. 1439.] Red. [Harl. ch. 7?, F. 34.]
10.578. [.V.D. 1441.] Red : indistinct, originally encircled
with a twisted rush. [Harl. ch. 78 F. 35.]
10.579. [.\.T>. 1445.] Red. [Harl. ch. 80 E. 35.]
10.580. [a.D. 1448.] Red : originally encircled with a
twisted rush. [Harl. ch. 78 F. 37.]
VOL. in. G
82 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William Haute, of co. Kent, Knt.
10.581. [A.D. 1480.] Red: indistinct. [Harl. ch. 78 F.
45-]
Oval : a dragon's head erased and wings erect.
Cabled border.
10.582. [A.D. 1493.] Red. [Harl. ch. 78 F. 48.]
William Haute, of co. Kent, Esq.
10,583. [A.D. 1 5 16.] Red. f x -j^ in. [Harl. ch. 78 F.
50 B.]
Shield-shaped : a cross, in allusion to the arms of Hawte,
which are a cross engrailed.
Sir William Hawte,
son and heir of Sir Thos. Hawte, of co. Kent.
10,584. [A.D. 1526.] Red: fine, chipped. i in. [Harl.
ch. 78 F. 56.]
A shield of arms, coiichc : a cross engrailed. Hawte. Crest
on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a dragon's
head, and wings erect.
Legend on a scroll, of which the ends hang down into the
field :—
;StgtlIum : ajadl'mi : Jjautr.
Carved border ornamented with pellets.
Simon de Hauton, al.
Simon, son (i/' Gilbert de Halton, of co. Line.
10,585. [13th cent] Sulph. cast, tinted. if in. long.
[Hi. 17.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : four estoiles of eight
points each, three and one, on a chief three estoiles of eight
points. Or perhaps may be blazoned as : per chief seven
estoiles of eight points, three in chief, three, and one.
© SIGILL' SIMONIS D6 HAVTON.
Margery, %vife of Robert de Hauville, of London.
10,586. [A.D. 1314-] Dark-green: imperfect. About
.J X f in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 51 D. II.]
Oval : a shield of arms, on a bend three birds. Suspended
by a strap from a tree of three branches.
RIORI6 Tl â– De KOK ...(?)
HERALDIC SEALS. 83
Robert de Hauville, of Lo}ido7i.
10,587. [a.D. 1314.] Dark-green: cracked, imperfect.
About I in. diam. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 51 D. 11.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. six trefoils, slipped. Cf
HACKWtLL, Hakewill, and HUCKVILE. Within a pointed
quatrefoil panel.
SIGILL' ROB
John de Havering, Baron.
10,588. [a.D. 1301.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. 2\ in. [xcii. 41.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, queue fourchee.
Havering. Suspended by a strap from a tree of three
branches. Betw. two wavy branched trees.
fi! SIGILLVM • lOHANNIS • DG ■HAVeRING.
Beaded borders.
Roger Havering.
10,589. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from good impression.
\ in. [xcii. 82.]
A shield of arms : a cross flory, between two annulets in
bend sinister. Within a gothic panel.
S! SIGILLVM • ROGER • HAVGRING.
John de Haverington.
10,590. [a.D. 1336.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I in. [xci. 84.]
A shield of arms : fretty. Suspended by a strap and sur-
mounted by a helmet with a fan-plume. Betw. two wyverns,
tails nowy.
8' lOHANNIS : D6 : HAV€RINGTONe.
Beaded border.
Richard Havour.
10,591. [a.D. 1475.] Red: indistinct, i in. [Add. ch
28,623.]
A shield of arms : a bend vairy ermine and . Sus-
pended by a strap from a tree. Within a carved gothic
panel.
: iigtUum : rirartit : . . . our.
Carved border.
John de Havekesworth, Knt.
See No. 10,566.
G 2
84 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Sir Walter Hawkesworth, of Hawksworth, co. York, Bart.
10.592. [a.d. 172 1.] Red: 01 placard, on a tape.
.14- X A in. [Add. ch. 25.921.]
Oval : betw. two cornucopias and, at top, a carved bunch
of flowers, an oval shield of arms : three falcons, two and
one, Hawkesworth, on an escutcheon a fess betw. three
asses, Ayscough.
William Haukesworth, of Hawksworth, co. York, Esq
10.593. [a.d. 1587.] Red, the paper of the charter cut
and folded over the wax before impression : very indistinct,
en placard. [Add. ch. 17,039.]
Oval (?) : a shield of arms : three falcons, two and one,
Hawkesworth.
James Hawkins, of Knight's Washbowne, co. Wore, Gentl.
10,594. [a.d. 1590.] Red: imperfect. About |- X f in.
[Add. ch. 19,564.]
A shield of false (?) heraldry : on a bend sinister betw. two
branches, four roundles. Within a cordon of eight pellets.
Francis Hawley, Lord Hawley.
10,595. [a.d. 1671.] Red, covered with paper before
impression. About i| X | in. [Add. ch. 18,153.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : charges illegible.
Sir Henry Hawley, of Biickland, co. Somers.
10,596. [a.d. 1609.] Red: injured by pressure, indistinct.
-iV X ^ in. [Add. ch. 25,883.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a saltire engrailed, HawlEY.
Alice, widow of William Hawteyn, of Oxnedes, co. Norf.
10.597. [a.d. 1333.] Creamy-white: very indistinct.
I in. [Add. ch. 14,805.]
Three shields of arms, united by the base points in the
centre of the seal : bearings illegible.
Legend obliterated.
John Hawteyn.
10.598. [a.d. 1333.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
\ in. [xci. 83.]
A shield of arms : a cross engrailed. Within an elegantly
carved gothic panel with six ogee cusps, ornamented with
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
S' lOHANNIS HAVTCYN.
HERALDIC SEALS. 8$
Johanna, widow of ] OWN de la Haye, of co. Line.
10,599. [a.D. 1300-12.] Creamy-white: wormed, ixfin.
[Add. ch. 21,159.]
Oval : a shield of arm.'; : per pale, dex. a sun or estoile, or
gyronny of ten, dimidiated with siri. a lion rampant. On the
breast of an eagle displayed.
S' IOHANN6 DG LA HAYe.
Sss Roll 0/ Arms : Harl. MS. 6589, f. ibb.
Nicholas Hayl, son (7/ John Hayl,
of Blakeiiham Parva, co. Suff.
10,600. [A.D. 1417.] Red: very Indistinct, fin. [Add.
ch. 10,061.]
A shield of arms of jESUS CHRIST, viz. the emblems of the
Passion : a cross, in the 1st and 4th quarters three nails in
pile, in the 2nd quarter a crown of thorns, over all in bend
sinister a spear, enfiling the crown. Within a pointed quatre-
foil, in which the conclusion of the legend is placed.
Legend, apparently a Norman-French rhyming motto, but
illegible.
CH . . . . Ge . . . . site
Elizabeth Hayter, widow, of Havant, co. Soictki.
10,601. [A.D. 1686.] Red : en placard, imperfect. [Add.
ch. 9442.]
A shield of arms : a double-headed eagle displayed.
Cf. the seal of Anna Bayly : Add. ch. 9442.
Margaret Hayter,
widow of William Hayter, Jiin., of Havant, co. Soiitht.
10,602. [a.d. 17 19.] Red: en placard. { X yV in. [Add.
ch. 9459.]
Oval : on a cap of maintenance, betw. two wings erect, a
sword in pale, point upward.
John Hayward.
See William Hamby.
Rowland Hayward, al. Haiwarde,
Citizen and Alderman of London.
10,603. [a.D. 1566.] Red, partly covered with a leaf:
much injured. [Cott. ch. xxvi. 17.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly of six pieces, I, 6, a lion
rampant, Hayward, etc. See pedigree and blazon in
Harl. MS. 1504, f 108 i^. The saltire of the 3rd quarter is
engrailed in this seal.
86 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Walter Haywode, of Strathfieldsaye, co. Southt.
10.604. [a.D. 1403.] Red : fine, imperfect. About i in.
[Add. ch. 24,697.]
A shield of arms : a chevron ermine betw. three fleurs-de-
lis, Haywood. Within a carved gothic trefoil, ornamented
with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
Legend betw. the points : —
« StgtUu ijanhJoDr.
Beaded border.
10.605. [a.D. 1404.] Red : imperfect. [Add. ch. 36,987.]
Sigillum • «LSla[Urri • IjawtoJoDc.
Cf. Joitni. Brit. Arch. Assoc. (1891) xlvii. 323.
John Heathe, of Rnshgreen, in All-Saints' Parish,
Hertford, co. Hei-ts., Yeoman.
10.606. [a.D. 1603.] Red : indistinct. -L in. [Add. ch.
35.483.]
A wolfs head erased, for crest of HEATH (see Harl. ch. 56
E. 9. Sir Robert Heath).
Seal used by Richard Penyfather, /?<■«., of Brantfield,
CO. Herts., Yeoman.
10.607. [a.D. 1603.] Red : as before. [Add. ch. 35,484.]
Sir Robert Heath, Chief Justice of the Court
of Commofi Pleas.
10.608. [A.D. 1631.] Red: fine, f Xi in. [Harl. ch.
56 C. 7.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a cross engrailed betw. twelve
billets. Heath. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and
wreath, a wolfs head erased, ducally gorged, holding in the
mouth a broken spear.
Cabled border.
10.609. Sulph. cast from No. 10,608. [D.C., H. 144.]
Robert Heath, of Westminster, co. Midd., Esq.
10.610, [A.D. 1650.] Red: very indistinct. | X i in.
[Add. ch. 29,729.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a cross engrailed betw. twelve
billets. Heath.
John Heaver, al. Hever, of Cockfield, co. Sussex.
10.611. [A.D. 1556.] Red: imperfect. [Add. ch. 30,499.]
Lozenge-shaped : a lion sejant guardant, perhaps for a
crest.
Beaded border-
HERALDIC SEALS. 87
Mary Hebden.
See Robert Foster.
Richard Hechere, son of William Hechere,
of Carshalton, co. Siirr.
10,612. [a.D. 1374.] Red: injured, indistinct. \ in.
[Add. ch. 23,393.]
A shield of arms : paly of six.
SiS' B D S + DORPH P)
Perhaps a Dutch or German seal.
John de Hederset, of Wyviondliani, co. Norf, Knt.
10,613. [a.D. 1347.] Red: edges indistinct. [Stovve
ch. 217.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant guardant, Hetherset.
Above the shield a maunch ermine. Within a carved panel,
ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge,
ss siGiLLVM • lOHANNis • D6 • HeoeRsere.
Simon de Hedersete, of co. Norf., Knt.
10,614. [a.D. 1289.] Reddish-brown: cut from a charter.
I in. [xxxv. 326.]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a chief a demi-lion rampant
issuing. Betw, two wyverns sans wings ; and over the shield
a mullet or star. Within a pointed gothic quatrefoil orna-
mented along the inner edge with ball-flowers.
ffi> SIGILLVM : SIMONIS : DG : HCDeRSeX'.
John Haverfield.
See Rob. Tunstall.
Hugh de Hegham, Merchant, of Newcastle-on-Tyne,
CO. Northicnib.
10,615. [a.D. 1334.] Red: fine, very imperfect. \ in.
[Egert. ch. 560.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three leopards' faces,
each within a chaplet (?) Betw. two wingless wyverns ; ad-
dorsed, reguardant. Above the shield a sprig of foliage.
NIS De
Simon de Heghes, of co. Southt.
10,616. [a.D. 1336.] Red. | in. [Add. ch. 26,627]
Quatrefoil shaped : a shield of arms : a chevron betw.
three boars' heads. On a triple branch of foliage.
88 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Clement Heigham, of cos. Cambr. and Essex, and Stiff., Esq.
10.617. .[a.d. 1485.] Red: indistinct. \ in. [Harl. ch.
48 I. 32.]
An eagle rising with inverted wings, trussing a fowl ; betw.
three nags' heads erased, which latter part is in allusion to
the arms of Heigham, viz., a fess betw. three nags' heads
erased.
Cabled border.
10.618. [a.d. 1485.] Another. [Harl. ch. 48 I. 33.]
10.619. [a.d. 1 5 14.] Another. [Harl. ch. 51 D. 49.]
Clement Heigham, Genti, son r>/ Clement Heigham,
of CO. Siiff., Esq.
10,620. [a.d. 1497.] Red : from a ring with mark of the
chased setting. | in. [Harl. ch. 56 B. 46.]
On a crescent a nag's head erased, for crest of HEIGHAM.
F. Heigham, Justice of the Peace in co. Siiff.
10.621. [a.d. 1622.] Wafer, the paper of the deed cut
and folded back over the wafer before impression : en placard.
A X f in. [Harl. ch. 58 F. 39.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, HEIGHAM ; 2, 3,
Francis. Cf. Harl. MS. 1560, f 22. Crest on a helmet and
ornamental mantling, a nag's head erased.
Cabled border.
Richard Heigham, of cos. Cambr. and Essex.
10.622. [a.d. 1485.] Red : indistinct. J- X tV '"• [Harl.
ch. 48 I. 32.]
A nag's head erased. Crest of HeiGHAM.
Border beaded and engrailed.
10.623. [A.D. 1485.] Red. [Harl. ch. 48 I. 33.]
Thomas Heigham, son and heir ^/Isabella Heigham,
dan. and coh. 0/ ALICE Fraunces, dan. a?td coh. of
Johanna Neville.
10,624. [a.d. 1478.] Red: injured by pressure. Ix-iVi"-
[Add. ch. 21,961.]
A nag's head erased. Crest of HEIGHAM, an annulet in
the field for difference.
Cabled border, partly cusped.
Robert de Helewelle, of co. Cambr.
10,625. [a.d. 1353.] Red. | in. [Add. ch. 22,592.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron three bezants within a
HERALDIC SEALS. 89
bordure engrailed, Helwell. Betw. three slipped quatre-
foils, within a pointed quatrefoil panel.
tS S' ROBCRTl De H6L€W6LLe.
Beaded border.
10,626. [a.D. 1353.] Dark-green: injured. [Add. ch.
22,593-]
Thomas Helys, al. Ellis.
10,627. [15th cent] Red: indistinct, i in. [xxxv. 336.]
A shield of arms : on a cross five crescents, in dexter
chief a pierced mullet. Within a carved gothic device or
rosette of ten cusps.
tx SIGILLVM *i THOMAS -« HGLYS. »
Carved border.
Thomas de Hemiegrave, of co. Stiff.
10,628. [a.D. 1332.] Dark-green, mottled. ^ in. [Cott.
ch. 57 G. 27.]
A shield of arms : chequy. Betw. two small hearts or
flowers. Within a pointed quatrefoil panel, enclosed in a
cordon of eight small rosettes.
Beaded border.
Dame Johanna Hemenhale, dan. o/JOHN DE LA Pole,
ZL'idiKJ ,)/ Robert de Hemenhale,
wife of Reginald Braybroke, of co. Essex, Knt.
10.629. [A.D. 1403.] Red : fine, originally encircled with
a twisted rush, i^ in. [Add. ch. 15,501.]
A shield of arms: per pale, dex , on a fess betw. two
chevrons, three escallops, HEMENHALE ; sin., two bars
wavy, Pole. Within a carved cinquefoil panel ornamented
with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
js Stgiira : Bnc ; toljanuf : fjcmrnijalp.
10.630. [a.D. 1403.] Red: very imperfect. [Harl. ch.
47 B. 15.]
lu : . . . . : toljii mmt . . .
10.631. Sulph. cast, showing the injur}' done to the seal
by casting. [D.C., G. 97.]
Ralph de Hemenhale, of co. Suff., Knt.
10,632. [.^ A.D. 1371.] Dark-green: a fragment. About
f in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 51 E. 9.]
A shield of arms : three escallops, in chief a label of as
many points.
lOHNe : DG : RV (.')
90 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Ralph Hemenhale, of cos. Norf. and Stiff.
10,633. [a.d. 1394.] Red : fragmentary. About i in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 51 E. 11.]
A shield of arms, concha : on a fess betw. two chevrons,
three escallops, Hemenhale. Crest on a helmet, destroyed.
On the 1. h. side a sprig of foliage.
... cm
Beaded borders.
Robert Hemenhale, Chcvr.
10,634. [a.d. 1391.] Red: injured. -| in. [Harl. ch.
51 E. 13.]
A shield of arms : on a fess betw. two chevrons, three
[escallops], HEMENHALE. Within a trefoiled panel orna-
mented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
» jFor : tije : heft : tfmfnljalf.
Thomas de Hemgrave, of co. Stiff.
10.635. [a.d. 1401.] Red: fine, edge chipped. l-fV in.
[Harl. ch. 51 E. 6.]
A shield of arms, coucJu': field diapered, a chief indented,
Hemgrave. Crest on a helmet, lambrequin and chapeau, a
wing erect. Within a carved gothic bilobe panel, ornamented
along the inner edge with small ball-flowers.
Stg' : tijomr : Ijcmgraur.
Beaded border.
10.636. Sulph. cast from No. 10,635. [D.C., G. 87.]
John de Hemyngford.
Seal used by Walter Lassels.
10.637. [a.d. 1372.] Red : a fragment. About | in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 33,331.]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a chief seven bezants, four
and three, HEMYNGFORD. Suspended by a strap from
a tree.
Legend wanting.
William de Henebrok.
Seal used by AGNES, wife of Geoffrey Stage, of Ipswich.
10.638. [A.D. 1332.] Green: indistinct. -I- in. [Add. ch.
19,310.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. two estoiles in chief
and a fleur-de-lis in base. Suspended by a strap from a
hook, and betw. two wyverns.
» S' WILL'I Oe HeNGBROK /w
HERALDIC SEALS. 9 1
Andrew de Hengham, of Shrophain, co. Noi-f., Knt.
10,639. [a.D. 1286.] Dark-green : indistinct. I-^ in.
[Add. ch. 14,857.]
A shield of arms of early form : illegible, perhaps ob-
literated purposely.
« SIGILLVM ANDRGA DG HGNGHAM.
Cf. Blomef. Norf. vol. i, p. 458 (Dept. copy).
John Henley, of Medstedd, co. Sotitht.
10,640. [a.D. 1704.] Red: en placard, on a tape,
f X I- in. [Add. ch. 19,037.]
Oval : an ornamental carved shield of arms : per fess, a
fess betw. three griffins' heads erased.
Walter Henley, Esq., Attorney of the Aiigvientations Office.
10,641. [a.D. 1544.] Red. |X|in. [Add. ch. 76 H. 46.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a leopard passant,
in chief a radiant sun.
Benjamin Henshawe, of St. Michael's, Lewes, co. Suss.
10.642. [a.D. 1685.] Red : imperfect, en placard, on a
label. About f X -f in. [Add. ch. 30,659.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three shovellers,
in chief a label of as many points, a crescent for difference,
Henshaw.
10.643. [a.D. 1690.] Red : en placard, on a label. [Add.
ch. 30,672.]
10.644. [a.D. 1691.] Another. [Add. ch. 30,673.]
10.645. [a.D. 1697.] Another. [Add. ch. 30,676.]
Arthur Herbert, Earl of Torrington.
10,646. [a.D. 17 1 5.] Red : en placard, on tape, f X ^ in.
[Egert. ch. 333.]
Octagonal signet : a shield of arms : per pale, three lions
rampant, two and one, HERBERT. Ensigned with an earl's
coronet. Supporters, two men in armour. In base on an
escroll an illegible motto.
Edward Herbert, of Montgomery, Esq.
10,647. [A.D. 1566.] Red. f in. [Harl. ch. 79 G. 21.]
A bundle of six arrows, girt round the middle with a belt,
in allusion to the crest of HERBERT. Betw. the initials E. h!
Beaded border.
92 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Henry, Lord Herbert.
10,648. [a.D. 1614.] Red : very indistinct. 4 X 4 in.
[Had. ch. 112 A. 8.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, with uncertain charges,
and over all in chief a label of three points.
Thomas Herbert, [8//^] Earl of Pembroke.
10,649. [a.D. 1691.] Red: en placard, on a folded paper.
•3- X I in. [Add. ch. 5349.]
Octagonal : a shield of arms : quarterly of six pieces, I,
three lions rampant, two and one, HERBERT, etc. ; over all
an escutcheon quarterly, in the 1st quarter a mullet. En-
circled with a garland ensigned with an earl's coronet.
Martin Herceboy.
See Anna Colepepyr.
Brian de Herdeby.
See Brian, jftl. Johannis.
Roger de Herdeleg.
Seal used by WiLLiAM Newlond, of St. Alban's, co. Hertf.
10,650. [A.D. 1400.] Red. fin. [Add. ch. 18,183.]
A shield of arms : three escallops, two and one, Erlegh.
W S' • ROG6RI • D€ • HeRDGLeG.
Robert de Herle, Knt.
10.651. [a.D. 1355.] Red: originally fine, edges very
imperfect. \\ in. [Add. ch. 29,246.]
A shield of arms, cotichd: a chevron between three shovel-
lers, Herle. Crest on a helmet, mantling or lambrequin
fretty, and chapeau, a shoveller. Within a carved gothic
panel ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge, and
enriched with foliage springing into the background.
Sig
10.652. Cast in red composition, [xlv. 47.]
Simon de Hermenvile, Knt.
10,653. [From a charter dated a.d. 1260.] Green: fine.
l\ in. [xxxix. 75.]
A shield of arms of early shape : two bars.
* S' SIMONIS D6 HGRMGNVILE MILITIS.
HERALDIC SEALS. 93
Nicholas atte Heme.
See Richard de Lea.
Edward Heron, S.T.P., of co. Kent.
10,654. [a.D. 1639.] Red. -pV in. [Add. ch. 35,286.]
Small signet : a pelican in her piety, perhaps a crest.
Elizabeth, wz/^ (?/ Edward Heron, S.T.P.
10,655. [A.D. 1639.] Red. i in. [Add. ch. 35,286.]
A pelican in her piety, perhaps a crest.
William Heron, Kjit.
10,656. [a.D. 1402.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
[xci. 90.]
A shield of arms, concha : a chevron engrailed betw. three
herons, close, Heron. Crest on a helmet and mantling, out
of a ducal coronet a heron's head. Betw. two sprigs of
foliage.
Ijrron : milttts . .
John Herper, of Calverley and Ottelay, co. York.
10.657. [A.D. 1498.] Red : injured, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 16,977.]
A shield of arms : illegible. Within a cusped gothic
quatrefoil.
© SIGILLVM *
10.658. [A.D. 1498.] Another: indistinct. [Add. ch.
16,978.]
William, son (/William,/ Joh. of Herpetre.
See William, _/?/. Johannis.
William de Herryes.
Seal used by JOHN AuSTYN, Chevr.
10,659. [A.D. 1374.] Red: fine, chipped at edges, i in.
[Add. ch. 7909.]
A shield of arms, coicM: three cinquefoils, two, and one.
Background hatched or diapered lozengy with fine lines. Cf.
on a bend three cinquefoils, Herrls. Crest on a helmet,
and lambrequin charged with three cinquefoils of the shield,
94 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
a wing erect similarly charged. Within a cusped border,
with a cinquefoil at each point.
ft S' 6 Uiti : toiU't : Sc ijciTCws :
The letters DE, are conjoined.
Cabled border.
Used by William de Farendon.
10.660. [a.D. 1378.] Red : fragment. [Harl. ch. 49
I. 21.]
mt : Be
10.661. Sulph. cast from imperfect impression. [D.C., F.
325-]
Richard de HerthuUe,
Sheriff of Warivick and Leicester.
10,662. [a.D. 1309.] Green : a fragment. | x 4 in.
[Cott. ch. xxvi. 21.]
Oval : a stag's head cabossed, in allusion to a crest of
Herthull, with a shield of arms betw. the antlers: two
bars, Herthull. In the field the initial letters : —
. R . H . . . R.
Beaded border.
Richard de Herthulle, Knt.
10,663. [a.D. 1314.] Dark-green: fine, with a silking
passed through the centre, connecting it with another seal on
the same label. 4" '"â– [Cott. ch. xxvi. 22.]
A stag lodged at the foot of a tree, to the triple centre-
stem of which a shield of arms is suspended by a strap : two
bars, Herthull.
: CI : GIST : LG : CGRF.
Beaded borders.
Richard de Herthulle. of co. Derb., Knt.
10,664. [a.D. 1364.] Creamy-white: injured by rubbing,
indistinct. I^- X I in. [Cott. ch. xxvi. 23.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two bars, HERTHULL. On a tree
of three branches, betw. two wyverns. Within a finely carved
gothic panel.
» SIGIL .... RICARDI- DG ■HERTHVLL.
Thos. Hertley.
See Walter de Wight.
HERALDIC SEALS. 95
John Hervys, or Hervy (P)
10,665. [a.D. 1420-1.] Plaster cast from chipped impres-
sion, i in. [xc. 37.]
A shield of arms : on a bend [three trefoils], Hervy.
Suspended by a strap from a tree. Within a border orna-
mented with small ball-flowers along the inner edge.
Stgiir : tofj'iB : f)cru»s. (?)
Beaded border.
Euphemia, widow of Walter de Heselarton.
See EuPHEMiA DE Lucy.
Elizabeth, third dan. ^/KlNG GEORGE III. of Engla7id ;
and Frederic Louis Charles Augustus,
Landgrave of Hesse - Romberg,
{Married 1818, ob. 1829, 1840.)
10,666. Red. i^ X i in. [xlix. 37.]
Quadrilateral with rounded corners : on a floral device
two shields of arms united : dex., quarterly of six pieces, i, a
cross of Lorraine, Abbey and Principality of Hersfeld ;
2, coitpe {a), an estoile, {b), plain, Counts of ZlEGENHAIN ;
3, coiip^ (a), a lion rampant, crowned. Counts of Katzeneln-
BOGEN, {b), Counts of Nidda ; 4, coitpt' (a), Counts of DiETZ,
(b), Hanau ; 5, Schaumburg ; 6, Principality of Isenburg,
over all an escutcheon, a lion rampant, etc., Hesse : si/i., the
Royal Arms of Great Britain as borne by King George
III., with a label of three points in chief for difference. The
whole ensigned with a coronet on a mantling passing behind
the shields, and enclosing the supporters, dex., a lion rampant,
sifi., a lion rampant guardant crowned.
John de Hestru, of co. Suff., Knt.
10.667. [Temp. Hen. III.] Green: very imperfect. About
If X I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 51 E. 42.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : ermine, three cinquefoils,
two and one.
â– ^ SIGILL'I Revs.
10.668. [Temp. Hen. III.] Green: a fragment. [Harl,
ch. 51 E. 44.]
John Ate Hethe.
See de Langgeleye.
96 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robert de Hethe, (/ co. Surr.
10,669. [a.D. 1380.] Red: imperfect. [Add. ch. 18,667.]
A shield of arms : two bars within a bordure engrailed.
Within a six-foil panel.
ND€ . . . . VS . .
Agneta, widow of Thomas de Hetschete,
of Heyshott, co. Suss., Clerk.
10,670. [a.D. 1333.] Brown. ^ in. [Harl. ch. 51 E. 47.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Suspended by a strap
from a tree of three branches, and betw. two wyverns.
Thomas Hetheye, son and heir of John Hetheye,
son of Lucy Hygne, of Kiddenninster, co. IVorc.
10,671. [a.D. 1400.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. [Egert.
ch. 470.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three escallops. Sus-
pended by a strap from a tree. Within a carved panel.
Legend uncertain.
John de Hethworth.
10,672. [a.D. 1347.] Plaster cast. -Jin. [xci. 91.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three quatrefoils, cusped
panel with background, replenished with estoiles.
W S' IHOHANNIS ■D" • HGTHWORTH.
Beaded border.
Humphrey Henster.
10,673. [.\.D. 1458.] Red: im^cricct, en placard. | x -jV in.
[Add. ch. I7.339-]
Oval signet : on a mount a stag lodged. Perhaps a crest ;
betw. the initial letters J). Ij.
Cabled border.
Arthur Heveningham, of Heveningham,
CO. Suff., Esq.
10,674. [a.d. 1578.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. 4 in.
[Add. ch. 32,922.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, on a bordure engrailed eight
escallops, Heveningham. Crest on a helmet and orna-
mental mantling, destroyed.
HERALDIC SEALS. 97
John de Hevenyngham, of co. Essex, Knt.
10,675. [a.D. 1353.] Discolourcd-rcd : indistinct. l| in.
[Harl. ch. 51 E. 50.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, on a bordure engrailed
fourteen escallops. Betvv. two small birds addorsed re-
guardant Within an elaborately traced gothic panel with
three points.
SIGILLVM • lOHlS • DG • HeVENYNGHAM.
Beaded border.
John Hevenyngham, Knt., \so)i and heir of
John de Hevenyngham, Knt., son and heir of
Philip de Hevenyngham, Esq., of co. Snjf.]
10.676. [a.D. 1417.] Red: fine, imperfect. [Harl. ch. 51
E. 55-]
A shield of arms, coiiche: quarterly, I, 4, quarterly on a
bordure engrailed eight escallops, HEVENYNGHAM ; 2, 3, on
a bend three eagles displayed. Crest on a helmet, lambre-
quin, and chapeau, a pair of ears. Background diapered with
sprigs of foliage. Within a carved and traced gothic panel,
ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
SigtUu : io[l)'is : })f]ucn»ngi)am.
Cf. Harl. MS. 1560, f. 114.
10.677. [a.D. 1420.] Red : fine, imperfect, edge chipped.
[Add. ch. 14806.]
iigillu fu . n . . . fjam.
Cf. Blomefield's Nor/., vol. vi., p. 479. (Dept. copy.)
10.678. [a.D. 1422.] Red : fine, edge imperfect. [Harl.
ch. 51 F. I.]
Sigil i)cu • n»ngi)am.
10.679. Sulph. cast of No. 10,678. [D.C., G. 151.]
John Hevenyngham, Knt.
10,680. [a.D. 1437.] Red : from a ring with mark of the
setting. -rV X -nr i"- [Harl. ch. 50 F. 39.]
Oblong octagonal signet : on a helmet and wreath, a pair
of ears erect. Crest of HEVENYNGHAM.
Border engrailed and cabled.
John Hevenyngham,
of COS. Norf., Essex, and Stiff., Knt.
10,681. [a.D. 1477.] Red : a fragment. | m. [Harl. ch.
51 F. 4-]
On a wreath, a unicorn sejant.
VOL. IIL H
98 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Thomas Heveningham, of co. Norf., etc., Esq.
10,682. [a.D. 1468.] Red. \ X -^ in. [Stowe ch. 197.]
Oval : a pelican in her piety. Perhaps a crest. In the
field an illegible motto.
Beaded border.
William Hewes, y«;/r.
Deputy Bailiff of the Borough of Hiiidou, co. Wilts.
10.683. [a.D. 1678-9.] Red: en placard, imperfect. [Add.
ch. 15,181.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant within a bordure en-
gra'led.
Cicilia de Heworthia.
10.684. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
l-rV in- [xci. 92.]
Four lions with one head in the centre, conjoined. , Pro-
bably heraldic, in allusion to a coat of arms.
© SIGILLVM • CICILie • D6 • H6WORTHIA.
John Haydon, al. Heydon, of co. Suss., etc.
10.685. [a.D. 1446.] Red: from a ring. | X f in. [Add.
ch. 32,808.]
Oval : a talbot or sporting dog, with a bird in its mouth.
Crest of Heydon. In the field a small mullet. Above, the
indistinct motto : — â–
nt . . nt . . qc . . bol . . .
10.686. [a.D. 1473.] Red. [Harl. ch. 51 F. 3.]
William Heydon,
Clerk of the Council of the Duchy of Lancaster.
10.687. [a.D. 1511.] Red: imperfect. ^X-^\n. [Harl.
ch. S3 D. 8.]
Octagonal : a shield of arms : quarterly, a cross engrailed
quarterly counterchanged, in chief over all a label of three
points, Heydon.
Cabled border.
William Heydon, of Watford, co. Hertf.
10.688. [A.D. 1533.] Red. a x -ji^ in. [Add. ch. 29,510.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly a cross engrailed counter-
changed, Heydon.
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 99
Reginald Heygate, of Chart, co. Kent,
son and heir of REGINALD HEYGATE, co. Essex, Esq.
10.689. [a.D. 1555.] Red: injured, a x tV '"• [Add.
ch. 5263.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : two bars, on a bend
a torteau betw. two leopards' faces.
Beaded border.
Thomas Heygham, of Btiry-St.-Ethnunds, co. Suff.
10.690. [a.D. 1499.] Red : from a ring, with mark of the
setting, -j^ in. [Stowe ch. 248.]
A nag's head erased, crest of Heigham.
Cabled border.
Roger Heynes, of Kynewarstone, co. Heref.
10,691. [a.D. 1359.] Creamy-white : very indistinct.
[Egert. ch. 356.]
A shield of arms within a gothic panel.
Legend and bearings illegible.
Sir Baptist Hickes, of London.
10,692. [a.D. 161 3.] Brownish-red : cracked and indis-
tinct. [L.F. C. xi. 30.]
Oval : a carved shield of arms : a fess wavy betw. three
fleurs-de-lis, HiCKES.
Sir William Hickman, of Gainsborough, co. Line, Bart.
10,693. [A.D. 1658.] Red : injured, i X ^ in. Add. ch.
17,814.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, per pale indented,
Hickman ; 2, an eagle displayed, Willkoke ; 3, on a chief
three lozenges, Cooke. See Harl. MS. 1550, f 205. Crest
on a helmet, mantling and wreath, a talbot couchant, collared,
and lined, at the end of the line a knot.
John Higham, of co. Suff., Esq.
10,694. [a.D. 1577.] Red: injured, f x f in. [Add. ch.
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess compony counter-compony,
betw. three horses' heads erased, HiGHAM. Crest on a helmet
and mantling, destroyed.
Beaded border.
H 2
lOO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William del Hil, Parson of Soterlee, co. Suff.
Rectory Seal.
10.695. [a.D. 1378.] Red : indistinct. [Add. ch. 10,376.]
A shield of arms : a fess, in chief an uncertain charge.
Ensigned with a crown.
RGCTO^' D' SOT'LG.
10.696. [a.D. 1385.] Red : indistinct. [Add. ch. 10,380.]
ReCTO^' De SOT'LG.
John Hildebraund, of co. Somerset, Clerk.
10.697. [a.D. 1363.] Dark-green : indistinct. \ in.
[Egert. ch. 336.]
A shield of arms of jESUS CHRIST : the emblems of the
Passion. Within a cusped quatrefoil.
This impression has been made from a matrix which was
furnished with a screw to retract the annulus bearing the
legend. Part of the legend, however, has been impressed on
the elevated portion of the wax front.
Cf. No. 10,600.
James Hill, of Thiviblethorp, co. Norf., Farmer.
See William Neale.
John Hill, of Goodleigh, co. Devon, Yeoman.
10,698. [a.D. 1664.] Red : indistinct. ■§■X i in. [Harl.
ch 85 H. 52.]
A shield of arms : bearings illegible. Perhaps a bend.
John Hyll, Esq.
Seal used by Olyver Hyll,
Farmer of Shereford Manor, co. Dev.
10.699. [a.D. 1569.] Red: fine. iJ- in. [Add. ch. 13,196.]
A shield of arms, coiick^ : a chevron betw. three water
bougets. Crest on a helmet and lambrequins, a dove rising,
in the beak an olive branch.
StgiUfi : iolj'ts : JjmU : armtg'rt:
10.700. [a.D. 1570.] Red: imperfect. [Add. ch. 13,197.]
tllu : tofj'is : ijijU : armig'rt.
10.701. [A.D. 1570.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 13,198.]
SigiUa : iolj'is :
Olyver Hill, Farmoiir of Slieieford Manor, co. Devon.
10,702. [a.D. 1570.] Red: a fragment. About i in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 13,102.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three water bougets.
Cf. Add. ch. 13.196, 7, 8. above.
HERALDIC SEALS. lOI
Richard Hill, of Knowle, in Cranky, co. Surr., Esq.
10.703. [a.D. 1596.] Red: indistinct, f X i in. [Harl.
ch. 79 F. i?,b:\
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, uncertain.
Beaded border.
Richard, or Ralph, sons of Edmond Hill,
of Sutton, CO. Surr.
10.704. [A.D. 1604,] Red. f in. [Harl. ch. 75 H. 39.]
A griffin segreant : for crest of Hill. In the field the
initial letter • R -
Richard Hill, or Robert Hat ton.
10,705. [a.d. 1609.] Red. a x ^ in. [Harl. ch. 79 A.
16.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three garbs, a
mullet for difference. Hatton or HiLL.
Beaded border.
Robert Hill.
10,706. [Late 14th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression, i^- in. [xcii. 18.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a saltire vair, betw. four
mullets pierced, HiLL, sin., a lion rampant debruised by a
bend. Within a gothic panel consisting of a triangle and
cinquefoil combined.
[5]ig;tIIum » robcrtt «<..»* fj . nc «
William Hill, of co. York, Esq.
10,707. [A.D. 1638.] Red: injured, f x i in. [Add. ch.
30,934-]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three uncertam
charges. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and
wreath.
Cabled border.
Family of Hill, of co. Devon.
See Henry Hals.
>
Roger Hillary, of co. Warw.
10,708. [A.D. 1327.] Creamy-white: very indistinct.
â– I in. [Add. ch. 26,603.]
A shield of arms : illegible, within a gothic panel.
Legend uncertain.
I02 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Hillary, or St. Hillary.
10,709. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
-3. in. [xlvii. 1203.]
A shield of arms : crusily-fitch^e, three leopards' faces,
jessants-de-lis, two and one. HILLARY, St. Hillary, or
perhaps NEVILLE.
«s S€L • PRIV€ • SVY • APELC.
Thomas Hills, of Bedington, co. Surr., Yeoman.
10,710. [A.D.1619.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 23,497.]
Oval signet : [a shield of arms] with ornamental mantling.
William, son of OSBERT de Hingham,
al. Ingham, of co. Line.
10.711. [Late 1 2th or early 13th cent.] Uncoloured
brownish. 4- X i| in. [Harl. ch. 52 B. 18.]
Oval, with pointed base : an early-shaped shield of arms :
a seeded fleur-de-lis.
SIGILL' • WILL'I • D6 • HINGHAM.
10.712. Dark-green : fragmentary. [Harl. ch. 52 B. 21.]
LL'I • D€ ■HINGH . .
Thomas Hime, al. Hyme, of Heverhigland, co. Norf., Esq.
10.713. [a.D. 1606.] Reddish-brown : very indistinct,
f X I in. [Add. ch. 14,275.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three bars gemels, on a canton five
lozenges in saltire, HiRME. Crest on a helmet and orna-
mental mantling, a talbot passant collared and lined.
Cabled border.
10.714. [a.D. 1607.] Red : indistinct. [Add. ch. 14,276.]
James Hirst, of Rotherham, co. York, Gentl.
10,715. [a.D. 1782.] Red: en placard, imperfect. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 18,084]
A shield of arms of ornamental shape : a sun in splendour.
Hurst. Crest on a wreath, in a wood the sun. In base on
a scroll, the motto : —
EFFIC
In the field on each side a branch of flowers or a garland.
John Hirst, of Clough in Rotherham, co. York, Gentl.
10,716. [a.D. 1761.] Red: en placard, on a green tape.
I X i in. [Add. ch. 18,080.]
Oval : within a carved device, and on a wreath, a hart
passant (?)
HERALDIC SEALS. IO3
Thomas Hirst.
See J. Peirson.
John, son of Walter de Ho, of co. Norf.
10,717. [Late Hen. III.] Green: fine, imperfect. About
li in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 51 F. 47.]
A winged lion or griffin, the tail set betw. the hinder legs :
in allusion to the crest of Hoo.
SIGILLU
Robert de Ho, of co. Nortlit.
10,718. [13th cent.] Green: edge imperfect. I X | in.
[Harl. ch. 51 G. 3.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : quarterly a bend sinister,
over all a label of five points. Hoo.
© S' ROBERTI .... AT O.
Stephen Ho ... 1.
10,719. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. \\ in. [xcii. 2.]
A shield of arms : a cross, wver all a label of five points.
Crest on a helmet and mantling or lambrequin, a fan plume.
Betw. two wyverns sans wings, that on the left having a
slipped quatrefoil flower in its mouth.
SIGILL' . . . ST6PHANI HO ... L.
Beaded borders.
James Hobarde, of Norwich, co. Norf., Esq.
10,720. [a.d. 1604.] Red. |- x | in. [Add. ch. 14,795.]
Oval : an estoile of eight points wavy, in allusion to the
arms of HOBART, etc.
Anthony Hobart, of Haleshall, co. Norf., Esq.
10.721. [a.d. 163 1.] Red: injured by pressure. About
^ X i in. [Add. ch. 14,658.]
Oval : a shield of arms : an estoile betw. two flaunches
ermine, Hobart. Crest on a helmet and ornamental
mantling, a bull passant, ringed.
Seal used by James Hobart, son of tfie above.
10.722. [A.D. 163 1.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 14,658.]
10.723. [a.d. 1632.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 14,659]
I04 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Sir Henry Hobarte, Barf., Ld. CJi. Just, of the
Court of Coniinon Pleas.
10.724. [a.D. 1625.] Red. i X -fV i"- [Egert. ch. 419.]
Oval : a shield of arms : an estoile of six points betvv. two
flaunches erm. HOBART. A crescent for difference.
Crest on a helmet, mantling and wreath, a bull passant,
nose ringed.
Cabled border.
10.725. [a.D. 1626.] Red : cut from a charter. [xxxv.
276.]
Cf. Blomeficld, Norfolk, vol. vi., p. 398 (Dept. copy).
10.726. Sulph. cast from No. 10,725. [D.C., H. 140.]
James Hobart, of Hales Hall, in Lodne, co. Suff., Esq.
10.727. [A.D. 1564.] Red. fin. [Add. ch. 10,232.]
A shield of arms of ornamental shape : two flaunches
ermine, over all an estoile of eight points, HoBART.
Beaded border.
Sir Myles Hobarte, of Great Marlow, co. Bucks.
10.728. [A.D. 1628.] Red : indistinct. W^ -^ in.
[Add. ch. 13,703.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : illegible. In the
field above, a motto.
Cabled border.
Sir James Hobert, of co. Suff.
10.729. [A.D. 1507.] Red: indistinct. -^ y. -^ \r\.
[Add. ch. 15,756.]
Oval : a shield of arms : illegible.
Beaded border from the setting of a ring.
Eichard Hobin, (?) English A mbassador to France.
10,730. [A.D. 1401.] Plaster cast from imperfect impres-
sion. 2 X li in. [xcii. 42.]
Oval : an angel supporting in front a shield of arms :
diapered with sprigs of foliage : a cross of six batunes inter-
laced. In base a castle.
John de Hodelestone.
10,731. [A.D. 1338.] Plaster cast. | in. [xci. 94.]
A shield of arms : fretty, for HUDDLESTONE. The points
HERALDIC SEALS. IO5
and base of the shield ornamented with a fleury heading.
Betw. three wyverns :
S' lOH IS • 06 • HODGLeSTONe.
Beaded borders.
Cf. No. 10,739.
Christoplier Hodgson, of Atickenbiiry Weston, co. Hunt.
10.732. [a.D. 1602.] Red : injured, f X i in. [Add. ch.
33>i58.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three falcons
rising, HODSON. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling
and wreath, a unicorn springing reguardant, gorged with a
chaplet.
John Hodgson.
Seal used by John Hale, Citizen and Grocer of London.
10.733. [A.D. 1616.] Red. 1 X tV in. [Add. ch. 35,134.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three cutlasses barwise in pale, the
points of that in chief and that in base to the sin., and of that
in fess to the dex., HODGSON.
Beaded border.
John Hodgson, of London, Upholder.
10.734. [A.D. 1620.] Red: indistinct, i in. [Add. ch.
34,983-]
A shield of arms : three cutlasses lying fesswise in pale, two
points to the sin. and one to the dex. of the shield, HODGSON.
Beaded border.
10.735. [A.D. 1624.] Red : indistinct. [Add. ch. 35,874.]
10.736. [A.D. 1624.] Red : very indistinct. [Add. ch.
35,877-]
Thomas Hodgson, of London, Mercliant.
10.737. [.\.D. 1747.] Red : ^« //«,:«?-(/, on tape. -L^x-j^in.
[Add. ch. 26,404.]
Oval : on a wreath, a dove holding an olive branch. Crest
of Hodgson.
Seal used by Jonathan Sydenham, of London.
10.738. [a.D. 1747.] Red: as above. [Add. ch. 26,404.]
John de Hodlestone.
10.739. [a.D. 1301.] Plaster cast. | in. [xci. 93.]
A shield of arms : fretty, for HUDDLESTONE.
« S' lOH'IS ■De - HODLeSTON'.
Beaded borders.
Cf. No. 10,731.
I06 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Hodson.
Seal used by Sir RiCHARD Steele, of co. Midd.
10.740. [a.d. 1721.] Red : ^« //rtCrt/Y/, imperfect. 4x| in.
[Egert. ch. 362.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three falcons volant,
Hodson. Crest on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a unicorn
statant reguardant, gorged with a chaplet.
Beaded border.
10.741. [A.D. 1722.] Another. [Add. ch. 9308.]
10.742. [A.D. 1722.] Another. [Add. ch. 9308.]
10.743. [a.d. 1722.J Another. [Add. ch. 930S.]
10.744. [A.D. 1722.] Another. [Add. ch. 9308.]
The same, used by Robert Wilks, or Wilkes,
of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.
10.745. [a.d. 1721.] Red: as before. [Egert. ch. 362.]
10.746. [a.d. 1722.] Another. [Add. ch. 9308.]
The same, used by COLLEY ClBBER, of the Theatre Royal,
Drury Lane.
10.747. [a.]). 1721.] Red: as before. [Egert. ch. 362.]
10.748. [a.d. 1722.] Another. [Add. ch. 9308.]
The same, used by Barton Booth, of the Theatre Royal,
Drury Lane.
10.749. [a.d. 1721.] Red : as before. [Egert. ch. 362.]
10.750. [a.d. 1722.] Another. [Add. ch. 9308.]
The same, used by John Rich, of Lhicoln's Inn Playhouse.
10.751. [a.d. 1722.] Red : as before. [Add. ch. 9308.]
The same, used by Christopher Mosier Rich,
of L incoMs Inn Playhouse.
10.752. [a.d. 1722.] Red : as before. [Add. ch. 9308.]
Adam de Hodyntone.
Seal used by John Cocus, of Begenliam, co. Kent.
10.753. [a.d. 1330.] Red : indistinct. i^V '"• [Harl.
ch. Ill E. 53.]
A shield of arms : a saltire betw. four arrows. Within a
pointed gothic quatrefoil.
» S' ADe D€ HODYNTONe.
10.754. [a.d. 1330.] Red: indistinct [Harl. ch. in E.
54-]
HERALDIC SEALS. 10/
John Hogges, Vicar of the Church of Hitchin, co. Herts.
10,755. [a.D. 1378.] Green : injured by pressure, -f in.
[Add. ch. 35,728.]
An eagle displayed, charged on the breast with a shield of
arms : illegible. Within a quatrefoil panel, with four small
slipped flowers in the spandrels.
Thomas de Hoggeshawe.
10,756. [a.D. 1357.] Red: originally fine, very imperfect.
About li in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 43 D. 51.]
A shield of arms : vaire. Cf HOGSHEAD, HOGSHAGG, or
HOGHAHED. Suspended by a strap from a tree, and within
a finely-carved gothic panel with ball-flowers along the inner
edge.
Legend wanting.
Henry de Holand, \th Duke of Exeter, Earl of Huntingdon
and of Ivory, A dmiral of England, Ireland and A qtiitaine,
Lord Lespar, Constable of the Toiver of London.
10,757. [a.D. 1455.] Red: fine, imperfect. About 3i in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 18,188.]
A shield of arms, coiiclu' : three lions passant guardant in
pale, within a bordure semee of fleurs-de-lis. Crest on a
helmet, ornamental mantling, and chapeau ermine, a lion
statant [guardant ?]. Supporters two heraldic antelopes,
collared, chained, and ringed. Cf. Add. ch. 35,418.
Legend wanting.
Johanna, dan. of Thos. de Holand, Earl of Kent.
See Johanna Bromflet.
John de Holand, \st Duke of Exeter, son of
Thomas Holand, Earl of Kent.
10.758. [a.D. 1380-1381.] Red : imperfect. li in. [Add.
ch. 13,917-]
A shield of arms: as described in No. 10,757. Suspended
by a strap from a tree. Within a traced gothic panel orna-
mented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
Sigill
10.759. Sulph. cast, tinted red. [xxxv. 160.]
10.760. Sulph. cast. [D.C., F. 526.]
I08 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John de Holand, \st Earl of Huntingdon, K.Vi. 1 387-1 399.
10,761. [a.D. 1396.] Plaster cast from imperfect impres-
sion. 2 in. [xcii. 43.]
A shield of arms : three lions passant in pale within a
bordure of FRANCE. On a tree, the mount and lower part of
the trunk alone remaining. Within an elaborately traced
gothic panel.
tolAnf : tomttis : ijuntPugOon : co
John de Holand, \\st or 2nd] Earl of Huntingdon,
A.D. 1387-1399; "â– '' 1417-1446.
10,762. Plaster cast from chipped impression. I| in.
[xcii. 44.]
A shield of arms : HoLAND, as before. Suspended by a
strap from a tree. Within a carved gothic panel.
Sigill
John de Holand, Earl of Huntingdon,
Captain of Gournay and Gisors.
Signet.
10,763. [a.D. 143 1.] Red : injured by pressure. -^X-^'m.
[Add. ch. 3681.]
Octagonal : a shield of arms : England within a bordure
of Fr.wce, as before. Suspended from a tree.
Cabled bordure.
John de Holand, yd Duke of Exeter, Earl of Huntingdon
and of Ivory, Admiral of England, Ireland,
and Aqiiitaine, Lord of la Spar re.
10.764. [A.D. 1445.] Red. 3I in. [Add. ch. 35,418.]
A shield of arms, couche: three lions passant guardant in
pale, EngL.-VND, within a bordure of fleurs-de-lis, FRANCE.
Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling, and chapeau ermine,
a lion statant guardant, collared, and crowned. Supporters,
two heraldic antelopes, collared, chained, and ringed. In the
background, on each side, his badge, a fire beacon in flames.
Legend on a scroll.
Stsinum : tolj'ts : tiyxtx^ : eionif : *<*< comttts :
ijuntgngJJon : z : gucri : ac : Dnt : Dc fparrc.
AnotJur Seal.
10.765. Red : imperfect, much injured by pressure. About
2| in. when perfect, [xxxvi. 1 50.]
HERALDIC SEALS. IO9
A shield of arms, couche. Crest on a helmet and chapeau,
as before, see No. 10,764. Betw. two wheat ears, the badge
of this peer. Background diapered with foliage.
comitis
Johanna, dan. of Hugh, Earl of Stafford, wife of
Thomas de Holand, ^rd Earl of Kent ; Lady of Wake.
10.766. [a.D. 1437.] Red : fine, chipped. \-^ in. [Add.
ch. 21,543.]
An angel holding up in front a shield of arms : per pale,
dex., England within a bordure, Holland ; sin., a chevron,
Stafford. Encircled with a cordon of Stafford knots.
Within a carved bilobe panel ornamented with ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
S' ioijannc : comttiffe : feancif : z : Dnc : Dc : toafer.
Cabled border.
10.767. Plaster cast of No. 10,766. [xcii. 45.]
Lucy, dan. r/ Barnabas, Duke of Milan, -widow of
Edmund de Holand, Earl of Kent ; Countess of Kent and
Lady of Wake.
10.768. [a.D. 1423.J Red : only a fine fragment of the
centre. About If in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 51 F. 31.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., England, sin., Milan,
with bordure argent for Thomas of WOODSTOCK.
fefllt.
10.769. Sulph. cast of No. 10,768. [D.C., G. 167.]
Matildis de Holand.
See Matilda, Lady Lovel.
Oto de Holand, Lord of Asslieford, co. Derb.
10,770. [a.D. 135S.] Red : fine, very imperfect. About
I in. when perfect. [Woll. ch. I. 16.]
A shield of arms, couche: a lion rampant betw. six fleurs-
de-lis, Holand. Crest on a helmet and lambrequin, out of
a ducal coronet a garb. Within an elaborately carved gothic
panel.
IS • D6 . . . . AND.
Thomas de '3.o\2,riA, afterwards Earl of Kent,
Lord of Wake.
10,771. [A.D. 1354.] Red: fine, imperfect. About if in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 51 F. 30.]
no CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
On a mount a flowering tree, thereon, suspended by a
strap, a shield of arms ; the charges entirely obliterated. On
the sinister side on a helmet, out of a ducal coronet a plume
of ostrich feathers. The corresponding design on the dexter
side is wanting.
Stgtllum *< * t\)omt w**-*!!
10,772. [a.d. 1356.] Plaster cast from good impression,
[xcii. 32.]
This gives the dex. supporter, which is the same as that
described above for the sin. side.
SigtUum «< « ti)omr m» ttt m>^ t)olanD  «< «
Thomas de Holand II., (?) Earl of Kent, A.D. 1 381-1397.
10,773. Plaster cast from chipped impression. 1-J5- in.
[xcii. 30.]
A shield of arms, couclu': three lions passant guardant in
pale, within a bordure, HOLAND. Crest on a helmet, lambre-
quin and chapeau, a lion statant guardant, crowned. Within
a traced gothic panel.
In place of the legend, a wavy sprig of foliage and flowers.
Thomas de Holand, Earl of Kent.
10,774. [? A.D. 1397-1400.] Plaster cast from fine but
chipped impression. i-J in. [xcii. 48.]
On a mount a hind lodjred reguardant, ducaliy gorged,
beneath a forked tree. On the shoulder a shield of arms of
Holand.
SigiHum !**/»' rt)omf !* * * 0c ;«.«*< ijoIanD !«.«*<
romttts !«.*«< i»s*«<
Inner border ornamented with ball-flowers.
Stephen de Holbourne.
10,775. [a.d. 1353.] Greenish-brown : a fragment, i in.
[Harl. ch. 51 F. 36.]
A shield of arms : destroyed. Suspended by a strap from
a forked tree. Within a carved gothic panel.
S I « D€ * H . . . . VRNe.
Beaded border.
John de Holebroke, Knt., son of
Richard de Holebroke, Knt.
10,776. [a.d. 1 301.] Green : fine, cut from a charter,
i X J^ in. [xliv. 228.]
HERALDIC SEALS. Ill
Oval : a lion passant, bearing on his shoulder a shield of
dirms,, conck^ : a chevron betw. ten crosses crosslet, HOLBROKE.
The lion, in reference to the crest of the family. Within a
pointed quatrefoil panel.
« VOTA : lOH'IS : SC'LPTA : LGONIS : 'DIT ; YMAGO.
Beaded border.
10.777. [a.d. 1 30 1.] Creamy- white : very indistinct, chipped.
[Add. ch. 9549.]
JS VOTA : lOH'IS • SC ONIS • 'DIT • YM • G .
10.778. Dark-green : fragmentary. [Add. ch. 9493.]
. . . OTA . . . H'lS 60NIS â– 'DIT â– YM . . .
John, son and heir of THOMAS de Holbroke, of co. Stiff.
10,779. [.\.D. 1 361.] Red on green: cracked, imperfect.
I in. [Add. ch. 24,246.]
A chevron betw. ten crosses crosslet, HOLBROOKE. Within
a carved gothic panel of eight points, ornamented with ball-
flowers along the inner edge.
Stgillum • toijannts
Robert Le Holdere.
See William atte Standel.
Petronilla, widow of JOHN, son of William de Holebrok,
Knt., of CO. Sitff.
10.780. [a.d. 1311.] Dark-green: injured by pressure.
I X -I in. [Add. ch. 9572.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a crane.
•» ceo DIST LA GRVe DAM€ VOVS SALV6.
Beaded borders.
Lady Johanna, widow of Walter de Holewell, Knt.,
of CO. Herts.
10.781. [a.d. 1342.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 15,473.]
Two shields of arms, conjoined in fess : dex., destroyed ;
sin., two bars betw. three crescents.
DNE : lOHe : D
Robert Holiwod.
Seal used by William de Ferrers, Knt., heir of
Theobald de Verdone.
10,782. [a.d. 1364.] Green: indistinct, i in. [Add. ch.
5828.]
112 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : a chevron engrailed betw. three mart-
lets, HOLYWOOD. Within a gothic six-foil panel.
Ss SIGILLV • ROBGRTI ■HOLIWOD.
Hon. Denzell Holies, of Darner ham, co. Wilts., Esq.
10.783. [a.D. 1654.] Red. a X tir in- [Add. ch. 29,278.]
Oval : a carved shield of arms : ermine, two piles in point,
HOLLES.
Denzil \\st Baron'\ Holies.
10.784. [a.D. 1667.] Red: e7i placard. i-ix|in. [Sloan.
ch. xxxii. 56.]
Oval : a shield of arms : ermine, two piles in point,
HoLLES. Ensigned with a baron's coronet.
Cabled border.
Thomas Pelham 'H.oWes, Dtike of Newcastle-ttnder-Lyfiie,
and of Newcastle-iipon- Tyne. etc., K. G.
10.785. [A.D. 1720.] Red : en placard, on tape. ^ X f in.
[Add. ch. 29,686.]
Oval : a shield of arms : 1,4, three pelicans vulning them-
selves, two and one, Pelham ; 2, 3, ermine, two piles in point,
HOLLES. Encircled with a Garter inscribed with the Motto
of the Order. Ensigned with a duke's coronet.
10.786. [A.D. 1734.] Another. [Add. ch. 29,634.]
10.787. [A.D. 1738.] Black: en placard, on tape. [Add.
ch. 29,293.]
The same used by the Rt. Hon. HENRY Pelham, P.C.
10.788. [A.D. 1738.] Another. [Add. ch. 29,293.]
The same used by John Monson, Lord Monson.
10.789. [a.D. 1738.] Another. [Add. ch. 29,293.]
The same used by Chas. Monson, of Gray's Inn, Esq.
10.790. [a.D. 1738.] Another. [Add. ch. 29,293.]
The same used by HuTTON Perkins, of Lincobis Inn, Esq.
10.791. [a.D. 1738.] Another. [Add. ch. 29,293.]
Later Seal.
10.792. [a.D. 1764.] Red : imperfect, en placard, on a
tape. About | X | in. [Add. ch. 29,578.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4,
Pelham ; 2, [3] two straps or demi-belts, pale-wise in fess,
HERALDIC SEALS. II3
buckles in chief. Ensigned with an earl's coronet. Sup-
porters, two greyhounds, collared and lined.
On a scroll in base, the duke's motto.
VICIT • AMOR • PATRIE.
Another Seal.
10.793. [a.D. 1766.] Red: injured by pressure, ^w/r/rt^-^^^,
on a green ribbon, -{-f X ^-g- '•''• [Add. ch. 29,513.]
Oval: an ornamental shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4,
Pelham ; 2, 3, HOLLES. Encircled with the Garter, ensigned
with a coronet. Supporters, dex. a hind, sin. a bear. On a
ribbon in base, a motto.
VIClT • AMOR ■PATRIE.
Same seal used by HENRIETTA, Duchess Dozvager
of Newcastle.
10.794. [a.D. 1769.] Black : en placard, on a green
ribbon. [Add. ch. 29,627.]
William Hollys, son and heir of Sir VVm. Holly.S,
of CO. Derb., etc.
10.795. [A.D, 1538.] Red: fine, shewing mark of the
setting, f in. [Woll. ch. x. 59.]
A dexter hand, grasping a holly branch, betw. the initial
letters W. H. Betw. a double waved line border. Crest
of HOLLIS.
John de Holt, Knt.
10.796. [a.D. 1376.] Plaster cast, if in. [xci. 99.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three squirrels cracking
nuts. Holt. Betw. two slipped oak-leaves. Within a panel
consisting of an interlaced triangle and cinquefoil, orna-
mented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
Ss SIGILL' • lOHANNIS ■DG • HOLT.
Richard Holt, Esq.
\Q,1%1. [15th cent] Recent impression in red composi-
tion. I in. [xliii. 14.]
A shield of arms : on a fess betw. three crosses crosslet
fitchees, within a bordure engrailed ermine, three lozenges.
Suspended by a strap from an oak tree.
-« iigiUum -« rtcarOi »>■IjoU. «<
Inner border cabled and cuspcd, outer border cabled.
VOL. III. I
114 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Richard Holt, Clerk, son and heir of John Holt,
Knt., of CO. Nortlit.
10.798. [a.D. 142 1.] Red: fine, i in. [Add. ch. 21,612.]
A shield of arms, coiichd: a chevron betw. three squirrels,
cracking nuts, HOLT. Crest on a helmet, and fringed lambre-
quin, a greyhound's head, collared and ringed.
Legend on a ribbon or scroll : —
Sigillu • rirarDi • ijoU : : clfriri :
10.799. [a.D. 1427.] Red: fine. [Add. ch. 21,555.]
Roger Honigton.
Seal nscd by Margaret Pvkync;, of Norwich, co. Norf.
10,800. [a.D. 1399.] K.<^d: indistinct. I in. [Add. ch.
14,586.]
A shield of arms : a bend bctvv. six cheese-knives.
* S' rog'i : fjonigto'.
Robert Honnywood, of co. Kent, Esq.
10.801. [a.D. 1 595.] Red : very indistinct. | X tV in.
[Harl. ch. 79 A. 25.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three falcons'
heads erased, HoNYWOOD.
Beaded border.
Alianora [Wingfield], widow ^y William de Hoo, Knt,
of CO. Bedford.
10.802. [A.D. 1402.] Red : originally fine, indistinct in
parts, chipped. i-jV in. [Add. ch. 19,566.]
A female figure, half-length, holding up in front a shield of
arms : per pale, dex., quarterly, Hoo ; sin., on a bend betw.
two cotises, three pairs of wings conjoined in lure, WlNG-
FIELD. Within a gothic bilobe ornamented along the inner
edge with small quatrefoils.
StgiHum «< alienor *< Df *< Ijoo «<
Cf. Harl. MS. 1504, f. 54 <5.
John de Hoo, Esq., brother of WILLIAM DE Hoo,
of CO. Bedford.
10,803. [A.D. 1398.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. ix|in.
[Add. ch. 28,797.]
Oval signet : a griffin couchant. Crest of Hoo.
HERALDIC SEALS. I15
Richard, son of Stephen de Hoo, of Canterbury^ co, Kent.
10,804. [a.D. 1 37 1.] Green: originally fine, indistinct,
chipped. I in. [Add. ch. 16,363.]
A shield of arms : six chaplets, three, two and one. Sus-
pended by a strap from a tree. Bctw. two estoiles. Within
a carved six-foil panel, ornamented with ball-flowers along
the inner edge.
!* Stfftllum » rirarBt *< Jjoo «»
Beaded borders.
Robert de Hoo, of Soutlrwark, co. Stirr.
10,805. [a.D. 1337.] Green : chipped. 4 in. [Add. ch.
1313-]
A lozenge-shaped shield of arms : a chevron betw. two
lions combatant, in base a pierced mullet of six points.
Betw. four sprigs of foliage.
© SIGILLVM • ROB'TI DC HOO.
T de Hoo, Knt.
10,806. [a.D. 1341.] Red: a fragment. About \ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 28,751.]
A shield of arms, couche: quarterly, over all a bend, Hoo.
Crest on a helmet and lambrequin, an uncertain animal,
probably a griiifin. Crest of Hoo.
Thomas de Hoo, of co. Bedf., Knt.
10,807. [a.D. 141 5.] Red. i^ in. [Add. ch. 19,567.]
A shield of arms, couchi^: quarterly, Hoo. Crest on a
helmet and chapeau, a griffin. Betw. two wavy sprigs of
foliage and quatrefoil flowers.
Stgillum • tijontf • Or • ijoo • mtlttts.
Thomas Hoo, of co. Suss., Esq.
10,808. [a.D. 1455.] Red. i in. [Add. ch. 30,052.]
On a helmet and mantling or lambrequin of foliage, a
griffin. Crest of Hoo. In the field the motto : —
mon • a»Dc • rn ♦ Dieu.
Cabled border.
Thomas Hoo, Esq.
10,809. [a.D. 1475.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I| in. [xci. 98.]
A shield of arms, couche: quarterly, i, 4, quarterly, Hoo ;
I 2
Il6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
2, 3, a lion rampant. Over all an escutcheon : a fess betw.
six (fleurs-de-lis?) Crest on a helmet, mantling, and wreath,
a griffin couchant. Supporters, two harpies. In the field
over their heads, two lielmcts.
StgillS tijomr fjoo armigrn.
William de Hoo, Knt.
10.810. [;\.D. 1427.] Red : fine, injured by casting, i^ in.
[Harl. ch. 51 G. 8.]
A shield of arms, coucM : quarterly, in chief a label of three
points, Hoo. Crest on a helmet, lambrequin tasselled, and
chapeau, a griffin statant crowned. In the field on the r. are
two shields of arms: 1, a fess, Andeville ; 2, a fess betw.
six crosses crosslets, S'f. OiMER, on a flowering branch, and
on a scroll the motto : —
<Diuat Uimora.
In the field on the left, also upon a branch, two shields of
arms: i, fretty a chief, ST. Leger ; 2, three dexter hands
couped, Malmayns, and betw. the shields a crowned M, for
the same. Within a gothic six-foil, ornamented along the
inner edge with ball-flowers.
Legend betw. the leaves : —
'%' •to- 'tiri' 'flc- -IjO' •oo«
10.811. Sulph. cast from No. 10,810, showing a more com-
plete panelling. [D.C., G. 106.]
Engraved in ArchcEol. yourn., vol. xiii., p. 196.
Isaac Hooder, a/. Oder, of Grays Inn, co. Midd.
10.812. [a.D. 1599.] Red: very indistinct. About J x^ in.
[Add. ch. 35.322.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a saltire, and perhaps other
charges.
Beaded border.
10.813. [a.D. 1599.] Red: very indistinct. [Add. ch.
35.323-]
John Hooke, of Grafs Inn., co. Midd., Esq.
10.814. [a.D. 1 695. J Red : en placard, on a label. | x i in.
[Add. ch. 35,911.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a cross betw. four
escallops, HooKE ; 2, 3, uncertain, two cotises.
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. II7
John Hooke, of co. Siiff.
10,815. [a.D. 1701.] Red: en placard. |- X i in. [Add.
ch. 9797.]
Oval : a garb, girt with a ducal coronet.
Henry de Hoptone, of co. York, Chaplain.
10,816. [a.D. 1433.] Red. a x -ja, in. [Add. ch. 16,921.]
Oval : an estoile of six points. In allusion to the arms of
HOPTON.
John Hoptone, of co. Siiff., Esq.
10,817. [a.D. 1473.] Red: indistinct. .V in. [Harl. ch.
5 1 F. 3.]
A stag lodged, ducally gorged (cf. crest of HopSON), betvv.
two sprigs of oak. In the field an illegible motto.
Robert de Hoptone, of co. York, Knt.
10.818. [a.D. 1433.] Red: from a ring. -j-V X f in.
[Add. ch. 16,918.]
Octagonal signet : an estoile of six points, in allusion to
the arms of HoPTON. In the field the motto : —
.fTn • topp • Is • Ijrlppr.
10.819. [A.D. 1433.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 16,919.]
. . . Ijopji
10.820. [A.D. 1433.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 16,920.]
pji • £s • i^cljp)>e.
Geoffrey de Hordene.
10,821. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression,
slightly chipped. \% in. [xcii. 46.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a bend betw. three
falcons. Betw. two wavy sprigs.
© SIGILLVM : GAVFRIDI : 06 : HORDGNe :
Matthew Horden.
See John Smith.
William Horden, of Harden, co. Kent.
10,822. [A.D. 1566.] Red. ^ in. [Harl. ch. 78 H. 19.]
An ornamental shield of arms : two wolves courant betw.
three quatrefoils, in pale, HORDEN.
Beaded border.
Il8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Hore, or Thomas Hore, Esquires,
sons of Gilbert Hore.
10.823. [A.D. 1453.] Red. -jV X tV '"• [Add. ch. 34,004.]
Oblong octagonal signet : a stag lodged, contourne, perhaps
a crest.
10.824. [A.D. 1453.] Another. [Add. ch. 34,007.]
William Hore, of Letves, and Matildis, Iiis wife.
10,825. [A.D. 1393.] Red: imperfect, indistinct, f in.
[Add. ch. 30,556.]
A shield of arms : illegible. Within a six-foil panel.
IS
William, son of Robert de Horkesleye, of co. Siiff., Chevr.
10,826. [a.D. 131 1.] Red: imperfect, indistinct, f in.
[L.F.C. iv. 18.]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a chief indented, two lions
rampant.
eRK6S
John Horn.
10,827. [a.D. 1361.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
;-§■in. [xcii. 5.]
A shield of arms, concJu': on a bend three bugle horns.
Crest on a helmet, lambrequins, and chapeau, the head with
open jaws, and wings, of a dolphin (?) Within a carved
gothic device or panel ornamented with ball-flowers along the
inner edge. In the field four flowers.
S : toJ)' : Ijom : Dr : no
John Horn, Fishmonger and Citizen of London.
10.828. [a.D. 1401.] Red: injured. i in. [Harl. ch.
55 H. 2.]
A shield of arms, coiicM: a chevron betw. three bugle horns
stringed. Crest on a helmet, lambrequin, and chapeau, a
bugle horn stringed, hanging within a ring. Within a carved
gothic panel.
%' ' toijannif • to • •
10.829. Sulph. cast from No. 10,828. [D.C., G. 88.]
John de Home.
10,830. [a.d. 1316-7.] Plaster cast from good impression.
I-Jrr '" [>^ci. 89.]
HERALDIC SEALS. II9
A shield of arms : frctty. On a triple branch, and betw.
two wyverns.
Ks S- lOHANNlS • D6 ■HORNg.
Beaded borders.
Thomas Home, of Staple Inn, London.
10,831. [a.d. 1621.] Red. \ in. [Add. ch. 35,298.]
A unicorn's head erased, crest of HORNE.
Cabled border.
William Horn.
10,832. [14th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
â– I in. [.xcii. 15.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three bugle-horns
stringed, as many mullets. Within a pointed quatrefoil panel,
ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
SIGILLV • • WILL'I • : HORN 616VI (?)
Richard Horndon, of Cobham, co. Kent.
10,833. [a.d. 1371.] Dark-green: imperfect, indistinct.
â– ^ in. [Harl. ch, 44 C. 31.]
A lion rampant, charged on the shoulder with a shield of
arms : indistinct, perhaps a saltire.
ICARDI • HA . . . T (?)
Margaret, dan. of Will. /. R(3B. de Homeby.
See Elena de Hatton.
Thomas Horscal {or Huscarl), of co. Surr.
10.834. [a.d. 1323.] Green: a small fragment. About
\ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 2'}),o6%^
A shield of arms : the charges illegible, perhaps three
horse-shoes.
CARL-
See No. 10,932.
G H[orsey].
Seal used by GEORGE BurgOYNE, of Clothall, co. Herts, Esq.
10.835. [A.D. 1557.] Red. -|-i- X i in. [Add. ch. 36.358.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three horses' heads couped,
bridled, for HoRSEY. Above the shield the letters G. H.
George Horsey, of Diggeswell, co. Herts., Esq.
10,836. [A.D. 1566.] Red. i X | in. [Add. ch. 36,072.]
I20 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : on a wreath a horse's head, bridled, etc. Crest of
Horsey. On the neck a crescent for difference.
Cabled border.
Edward Horsie, al. Horsey, Esq.,
Captain of tlie Isle of Wii^ht.
10,837. [A.D. 1565.] Red. \m. [Harl. ch. 78 H. 49.]
A horse's head erased, bridled, on the neck a mullet for
difference. Crest of HoRSEY.
Beaded border.
Thomas de Horslee, or John de Rodom.
10,838. [a.D. 13S0.] Red : very indistinct. -H;- in. [Harl.
ch. 57 D. 9.]
A shield of arms : field diapered lozengy, on a bend three
indistinct charges. Within a carved gothic panel.
GILLV De • H
Roger de Hortone, of co. Somer.
10,839. [a.D. 1409.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I in. [xcii. 6.]
A shield of arms : a stag's head cabosscd. Suspended by
a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved gothic panel.
SigiUuin • rogcri • Ue • fjortonc.
Beaded border.
Thomas de Hortone,
Parson of the Church of North Minuns, co. Herts.
10.840. [a.D. 1372.] Red: edge injured, -i in. [Cott.
ch. xxiv. 12.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, four mullets, round pierced,
counterchanged (?). Within an outlined device consisting of a
trefoil interlaced with a cusped curvilinear hexagon, having
three alternate points ornamented with a triple branch of
foliage.
StgiUum • tijome •Be ton.
10.841. Sulph. cast of No. 10,840. [D.C., F. 482.]
John Hosborne.
Seal used by Nicholas Osborne,
of Lylborne, co. Northt., Geiitl.
10,842. [a.D. 1514.] Red: very indistinct, i in. [Add.
ch. 22,085.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, or perhaps gyronny of eight,
HERALDIC SEALS. 121
in the ist quarter a pierced mullet. Suspended by a strap
from a tree.
St'gtnum • to'fjts • ijoOjonif.
Inner border, engrailed and cabled, outer border cabled.
Leo Capwel, soti of Eligius de Hose.
See Leo Capwel.
John Hoskins, Esq.
10,843. [a.D. 17 12.] Red : c>i placard, on a tape. Ixf in.
[Add. ch. 3S.374-]
Oval : a carved shield of arms : per pale, a chevron engrailed
betvv. three lions rampant, HOSKINS.
Peter de Hossent.
10,844. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I-jV in- [xcii. 7-]
A shield of arms : per bend, a cross moline, in dexter chief
a pellet.
© S' P6TRI De HOSSGNT.
Beaded borders.
Probably a foreign seal.
John Hotoft, of Knebivcrth, co. Herts., Esq.
10j845. [a.D. 1428.] Red : imperfect, very indistinct.
i| in. [Add. ch. 35,239-]
A shield of arms, concha : three dragons' heads erect and
erased (?), two and one. Crest on a helmet and mantling, a
tree. In the field two sprigs of foliage,
SigtUum • ioija
William, son of THOMAS Hotoft, of Woldiveston, co. Hunt.
10,846. [A.D. 1375.] Light-brown: imperfect. \ in.
[Add. ch. 34,171.]
A shield of arms : a bull's head cabossed.
» S' lOHAN . . . . F I.
Richard de Hotur.
10,847. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped impression,
â– f in. [xcii. 8.]
122 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : a bend betw. two martlets, three escal-
lops, within a bordure.
as' RICARDI De HOTVR.
Beaded borders.
John Houghtone.
10,848. [A.D. 1385-6.] Red: fine. | in. [xxxvi. 119.]
A shield of arms : on a bend betw. two cotises, three
lozenges. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree. Within
a carved gothic bilobe.
StgiUu * toiyts * ijougljton.
Beaded border.
10,849. Plaster cast. [xcii. 9.]
Sigilltt * iolj'B * ijougljton.
Thomas Houghton, of Mayfield, co. Suss.
10.850. [A.D. 1620.] Red: imperfect, indistinct, ix^in.
[Add. ch. 30,906.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant (?) Above the
shield the initial letters T. H.
Another Seal.
Seal used by Ann, wife of Richard Fuller,
of Waldern, co. Suss.
10.851. [A.D. 1628.] Red. 4 x i in. [Add. ch. 30,909.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three bars, Houghton.
Cabled border.
Same Seal, used by Richard Fuller.
10.852. [A.D. 1628.] Red: cracked, very indistinct. [Add.
ch. 30,910.]
Symon, son of Symon de Hout.
10.853. [A.D. 1259.] Green. W in. [Add. ch. 20,528.]
A shield of arms : three chess-rooks, two and one.
ft SIGILLVM SeCR€TI.
10.854. Plaster cast, [xcviii. 56.]
Stephen Hovell, al. Howell.
10,855. [Temp. Edw. II.] Red : fine, edge chipped.
IJ- in. [xxxv. 334.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 1 23
A shield of arms : a cross, and in chief a label of five
points. Over the shield a helmet with lambrequin and fan
plume. Betw. two wyverns sans wings, that on the dexter
holding a slipped quatrefoil flower in the mouth.
SIGILLCVM ;] SreCPDHANI : HO . . L . .
Beaded borders.
Family of Howard, Dukes of Norfolk.
10.856. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast, i in. [D.C., H. 106.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : quarterly, I, HOWARD ;
Brotherton ; 3, Warren ; 4, Mowbray.
10.857. Plaster cast. [xcii. 17.]
A member of the Baronial Family of Howard.
10,858. [17th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
i| in. [xcii. 16.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, I, HOWARD ; 2, BROTHER-
TON ; 3, Warren ; 4, Mowbray. Ensigned with a baron's
coronet.
Beaded border.
Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham,
Lord Admiral, etc.
10.859. [a.D. 1610.] Red: injured, indistinct. I-J- X H in.
[Add. ch. 18,205.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, Howard ; 2,
Brotherton ; 3, Warren ; 4, Mowbray. Ensigned with
an Earl's coronet, and encircled with a Garter inscribed with
the Motto of the Order.
10.860. [a.D. 16 1 3.] Red: fine. [Add. ch. 5643.]
10.861. [a.D. 1620.] Red : indistinct. [Add. ch. 22,696.]
Charles Howard, 2nd Earl of Nottitigham, etc.
10,862. [a.D. 1627.] Red: injured, indistinct, i^ x l| in.
[Add. ch. 22,700.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, Howard : 2,
Brotherton ; 3, Warren ; 4, Fitzalan. Ensigned with
an earl's coronet. Crest on a helmet, chapeau, and orna-
mental mantling, a lion statant guardant, tail extended,
ducally crowned.
Carved border.
124 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
10,863. [a.D. 1642.] Red : injured, indistinct, a X 4 in.
[Add. ch. 5638.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, see previous seal. En-
signed with an earl's coronet.
Sir Francis Howard, of Naivorth, co. Ciimh.
10,864. [a.D. 1628.] Red : en placard, the paper of the
deed cut and folded over before impression, very indistinct.
-iV X -iV in- [Cott. ch. xvii. 36.]
Oval : a shield of arms : Howard.
Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton, etc.,
Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal.
10,865. [a.D. 1610.] Red : injured. i| X i in. [Add.
ch. 18,205.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : quarterly, I, HOWARD ;
2, Brotherton ; 3, Warren ; 4, Mowbray. Encircled
with a Garter inscribed with the Motto of that Order, and
ensigned with a coronet of an earl.
Henry, Lord Howard,
Baron Hoivard of Castle- Rysing, co. Norf.
10,866. [a.D. 1671.] Red, covered with paper: imperfect,
much obliterated. About \\ y. \ in. [Add. ch. 5964.]
Oval : a shield of arms of six quarterings : i, Howard, etc.
Ensigned with a coronet.
Henry Howard, gth Duke of Norfolk,
Earl Marshal of England, K.G.
10,867. [a.D. 1687.] Red: en placard. | X f in. [Add.
ch. 5965.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, I, HOWARD ; 2,
Brotherton ; 3, Warren ; 4, Mowbray. Behind the
shield two marshal's staves in saltire ; within a Garter
inscribed with the Motto of that Order. All ensigned with a
duke's coronet. Supporters, dex., a lion, sin., a horse, in the
mouth a sprig of oak. In base, on a ribbon, the motto : —
SOLA • VIRTVS ■INVICTA.
John Howard, of co. Essex, Knt.
10,868. [A.D. 1431.] Red: fine. I-^ X l-jV i"- [Harl.
ch. 52 A. I.]
A shield of arms, coucU: quarterly i, 4, HOWARD ; 2, 3, a
HERALDIC SEALS. 125
lion passant, Plais or Playse. Crest on a helmet and
lambrequin, an old man's head in profile, long hair and beard,
wearing a chapeau. In the background on each side, five
trefoils in pale. Within a finely car\-ed gothic panel.
S' : tofjannts : ijotoarO : militts.
10.869. Sulph. cast of No. 10,868. [D.C., G. 190.]
10.870. [a.D. 1431.] Red: injured, indistinct. [Harl. ch.
52 A. 2.]
S' : toljan . . . ijotoarD : militis.
John Eoward, Lord of Howard, of co. Essex, Knt.
10,871. [a.D. 1479.] Red: fragmentary. About 4 X -^ in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 52 A. 3.]
Oval : a shield of arms : HOWARD. In the field above, the
legend : —
. ijotaoarti .
John Howard, Knt.
10,872. [15th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion, li in. [xcii. 1 1.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, HOWARD ; 2, 3, a lion
passant, Plais (?). Within a pointed trefoiled panel.
js StgtllttJtt « toljanms • IjotnarD • mtlttts.
Lady Margaret Howard, of Effingham,
dan. of Sir Thos. Gamage, 2itd -wife of Lord Wm. HOWARD,
1st Baron Howard of Effing/tam.
I0,873rt. [a.D. 1573.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. I in. [xcii. 13.]
A shield of arms : lozenge-shaped : quarterly, i, 4, a bend
lozengy, on a chief three escallops, Gamage : 2, a lion ram-
pant, etc. ; 3, vair.
Betw. four roses, slipped and leaved.
Beaded border.
10,8733. Sulph. cast. [D.C., H. 102.]
Philip Howard, Earl of A riindel.
10.874. [.\.D. 1583.] Red: chipped. i| x H in. [L.F.C.
ch. vi. I l]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, FlTZ-
Alan ; 2, 3, Maltravers. Ensigned with an earl's coronet.
Motto :—
LAVS TVTISW
10.875. Plaster cast of No. 10,874. [^cii. 14.]
126 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Theophilus Howard, Earl of Suffolk,
Lord Warden of the Cinqiieforts, K.G., etc.
10,876. [a.D. 1629.] Light-brown : injured, indistinct.
l-i- X i in. [Add. ch. 5278.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, I, HOWARD ; 2,
Brotherton ; 3, Warren ; 4, Mowbray. Encircled with
a Garter inscribed with the Motto of the Order. Ensigned
with a coronet of nine pearls betw. smaller fleurs-de-lis.
Thomas Howard.
10,877. [Late 14th or early 15th cent.] Plaster cast from
indistinct impression, i in. [xcii. 10.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. six crosses crosslets
fitchees. Within a gothic trefoil panel.
SIGIL THOM6 HOWARD.
The letters AR in Howard are conjoined.
Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk,
Earl Marshal, K.G., etc.
10,878. [A.D. 1 5 18.] Plaster cast from chipped impres-
sion. 2i in. [xcii. 47.]
An ornamental shield of arms : quarterly, I, HOWARD;
2, Brotherton ; 3, Warrex ; 4, Mowbray. Encircled
with a Garter inscribed with the Motto of that Order. Crest
on a helmet, ornamental mantling, and chapeau, a griffin
statant. Supporters, two lions. Background diapered with
foliage.
Legend on a ribbon :-â–
SIGILLVM • TH HOWARD OLCIC \^%
Thomas Howard, ^rd Duke of Norfolk, K.G.
10.879. [a.D. 1535.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. I in. [.xcii. 12.]
A carved shield of arms : three lions passant guardant in
pale, in chief a label of as many points, BROTHERTON.
Encircled with a Garter inscribed with the Motto of the
Order.
Thomas Howard, \th Duke of Norfolk,
Earl Marshal, etc.
10.880. [a.D. 1550.] Red: a small fragment. [Add. ch.
An ornamental shield of arms : quarterly, [i, HOWARD ;
2, Brotherton ;] 3, Warren ; 4, Mowbray.
Car\ed border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 12/
Another Seal.
10.881. [a.D. 1568.] Plaster cast from imperfect impres-
sion. 2i in. [lxxx\-ii. 54.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, HOWARD; 2, Brother-
TON ; 3, Warren ; 4, Mowbray. Ensigncd with a coronet,
encircled with a Garter inscribed with the Motto of the
Order. Crest [on a helmet] and mantling, wanting. Sup-
porters, two lions.
Thomas Howard, Viscount Hozvard of Byndon, etc.
10.882. [a.D. 1603.] Red : imperfect. About f X i in.
[Add. ch. 15,763.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, of seven pieces, four in
chief, three in base, I, Howard ; 2, Brotherton ; 3,
Warren ; 4, Mowbray ; 5, Marney, etc.
Thomas Howard, 20th Earl of A rundel and Surrey,
aftcrivards Earl Marshal, K.G., etc.
10,883. [a.D. 1636.] Red : indistinct. li X -J in. [Add.
ch. 29,276.]
Oval-shaped: a shield of arms : quarterly, i, HOWARD ;
2, Brotherton ; 3, Warren ; 4, Mowbray. Encircled
with a Garter inscribed with the Motto of the Order. En-
signed with an earl's coronet.
William Howard, of Kingswood, co. Siirr.
10,884. [A.D. 1588.] Red: a fragment, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 23,514.]
A shield of arms of several quarterings : of which the first
alone is visible, HOWARD.
Sir William Howard, of Nazvorth, co. Cumberl
10,885. [a.D. 162S.] Red: en placard, the paper of the
charter being cut and folded down before impression.
i X I in. [Cott. ch. xvii. 36.]
Oval : a shield of arms : HOWARD.
Sir John Howe, of Little Compton, co. Gloiic, Bart.
10,886. [A.D. 1661.] Red : covered with paper, indistinct.
A X i in. [Add. ch. 15.124-]
Oval : an indistinct shield of arnis : HowE (?). Crest, on a
helmet, uncertain.
128 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Richard Grobham Howe,
of Great Wishford, co. Wilts., Esq.
10,887. [a.D. 1665.] Red : covered with paper before im-
pression, very indistinct, -hr >< tt" '"• [Add. ch. 15,140.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a fess betw. three wolves'
heads, HoWE ; 2, 3, a lion passant [wounded in the shoulder],
Grobh.\M. Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling,
indistinct [a gauntlet fesswisc, holding a falchion, the middle
part of the blade debruised by a wolf's head].
Thomas Howlett.
See William Causton.
Robert Howme, al. Hown, 07- Holme,
of COS. Buck, and Midd.
10,888. [a.D. 1415.] Red: good. ^ x -^ in. [Harl.
ch. 86 F. 31.]
Oval octagonal signet ; on a helmet out of a ducal coronet,
a dexter hand erect, holding a chapcau. Crest of HOLME.
Legend in the field : —
robrrtt : f)ob)m.
John Howse, Rector of Stapilford-Taney, co. Essex.
10.889. [a.D. 1404.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. I in.
[Add. ch. 28,807.]
A shield of arms : a fess and in base a chevron, with other
uncertain charges. Within a carved trefoil panel.
Legend injured and illegible.
Walran de Hoycourt.
Seal used by ]o\\^ DE (Z'LhN'aKY^QQ,'^, of London.
10.890. [a.D. 1349.] Red: edge chipped. [Harl. ch. 48
B. 33]
A shield of arms : billete, a lion rampant, queue fourchde,
crowned. Within a chapict.
^~ S' : WALRAN : D6 : HOYCOVRT :
Inner border ornamented with small quatrefoils.
10.891. Sulph. cast from No. 10,890. [D.C., F. 309.]
m.
Edward Huberd, Esq.,
one of the " Six Clerks " of the Court of Chancery.
10,892. [a.D. 1595.] Red: injured, imperfect. \ X
[Harl. ch. 78 G. 50.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, per cross, on a
bend three lions rampant, HUBERT ; 2, 3, on a fess betw.
three boars' heads, a lion passant.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 129
Roger Huctieman, of Herfelde, of co. Bucks.
10,893. [a.D. 1375.] Red : injured, indistinct. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 5196.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three chess-rooks. Within
a quatrefoil panel, betw. the points of which is the legend : —
aSU . fetn
Background diapered lozengy.
Beaded border.
Cf. Add. ch. 5198, for another impression of this seal used by Jolin
Milcombe or John Shepherde.
Benjamin Hudson, of Wolverhampton, co. Staff.
10.894. [a.D. 1696.] Red: en placard, cYix^^t^. \y.\^'m,
[Add. ch. 19,026.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per chevron embattled, three
escallops countercharged, HUDSON. Crest on a helmet and
ornamental mantling, a griffin's head erased.
Beaded border.
Seal used by Mary, wife of the above.
10.895. [a.D. 1696.] Red : en placard, chipped. [Add.
ch. 19,026.]
Mary, ividoiu of Samuel Hudson,
of JMattersey, co. Notts.
10.896. [a.D. 1729.] Red : en placard, on a tape.
J-ii- X -^ in. [Add. ch. 29,616.]
Oval : on a wreath, a dragon's head (?) erased.
HufFord.
See Ufford.
William Huish.
Seal used by Philip Dawe, of Catstocke, co. Dors.
10.897. [a.D. 1665.] Red : en placard, indistinct. About
i X i in. [Harl. ch. in C. 16.]
For description see next seal.
The same 7ised by EDWARD Mayo.
10.898. [a.D. 1665.] Red : en placard, imperfect. [Harl.
ch. Ill C. 16.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a bend three roches, HUYSH.
VOL. in. K
I30 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
The same, used by William Foche.
10.899. [a.d. 1665.] Red: en placard, imperfect. [Had.
ch. Ill C. 16.]
Thomas de Huke, al. Houk,
of Balkluiline in Hoivdcn, co. York, Knt.
10.900. [a.d. 1322.] Light-green discoloured or mottled.
JL in. [Add. ch. 26,113.]
A shield of arms : a fcss betw. three indistinct charges,
fleurs-de-lis. Bctw. two wyvcrns. Above the shield a
crescent.
5S SIGILLVM • THOM€ • 06 • HOVK.
10.901. [a.d. 1322.] Another : very indistinct. [Add. ch.
26,113.]
Henry Huke, Citizen of Exeter, co. Devon.
10.902. [A.D. 1407.] Red. About -^ y. -^ in. [Add. ch.
27,600.]
Oval signet : a shield of arms : three crosses humettc^s,
two and one. Over the shield a branch of palm or willow.
Cabled border.
William .... nmester.
Seal used by Isabella, zvidow of Thomas del Hull,
of Snellestun.
10.903. [a.d. 1405.] Brown : chipped. I| in. [Stowe
ch. 64.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three crescents. Sus-
pended by a strap from a tree of three branches. Within a
cuspcd panel.
WILLM . . . NMeSTCR. «<
Probably a foreign seal.
William Van Huls, Royal Letter-Carrier.
10.904. [a.d. 1700.] Red : ^« //«(ra;'4 on a label. IX-TTj-i"-
[Add. ch. 19,525.]
Oval : out of a ducal coronet, a demi-ram issuing.
Chain-border.
Geoffrey de Hundene, of co. Suff.
10.905. [a.d. 1373.] Dark-grccn. fin. [Harl. ch. 55 D.
40.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three mullets. Sus-
pended by a strap from a tree, within a carved gothic panel.
S' galfriOt • De • ijunUfHC.
10.906. Sulph. cast from No. 10,905. [D.C., F. 489.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 13I
William Hungayte, of Saxton, co. York, Esq.
10,907. [a.d. 1575.] Red: indistinct. | X f in. [Harl.
ch. Ill D. 41.]
Oval : a shield of arms : crusily a lion rampant, in dexter
chief a crescent. Betw. the initials T. Y. Crest on a helmet
and ornamental mantling, a goat's head.
Legend or motto in the field above : —
BYDD • LEW • HGR ■MYD.
Sir Giles Hungerford, of Coulston.
Seal used by Lady Margaret Hungerford,
of Corshani, co. Wilts.
10,908. [A.D. 1671.] Red. f X | in. [Add. ch. 18,439.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., two bars in chief
three plates, HUNGERFORD ; sin., a fess betw. six martlets,
Croke, of Waterstock (for his first wife).
John Hungerford.
Seal used by Peter Potts, of Newcastle-upon- Tyne,
CO. Nortlmmb.
10.909. [a.d. 1696.] Red : ^« //«(rrtr^, on a label. -H-X-fin.
[Add. ch. 26,392.]
Oval : out of a ducal coronet, a pepper garb, betw. two
sickles erect. Crest of HUNGERFORD.
Seal used by Sir Jeffery Jefferys,
Sheriff of London and Middlesex.
10.910. [a.d. 1699.] Another. [Add. ch. 26,393.]
Seal used by John Kent, of Boscomb, co. Wilts.
10.911. [A.D. 1695.] Another: imperfect. [Add. ch,
13.740.]
Margareta Hungerford, Lady of Hungerford and Botreaux,
dau. and heir of William, Lord Botreaux ; wife of
Sir Robert Hungerford, 2nd Baron.
10.912. [a.d. 1462-1477.] Plaster cast from fine im-
pression, chipped. 2f in. [xcii. 23.]
The Lady, kneeling, turned slightly to the left, with an open
book held on the knees. On the right a lion rampant holding
up a flag, square, charged with the arms per pale, dex., two
bars in chief three roundles, Hungerford or Moels ; j/«., a
griffin segreant, BOTREAUX. On the left a griffin segreant
132 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
holding a similar flag charged with per pale, dex., a lion
rampant on a field charged with uncertain charges ; sin., a
griffin segreant. Background replenished with herbage and
foliage, and over the head of the lady a scroll with indistinct
legend.
On a ribbon the legend : —
-« SigiUum : mavgavrtf : Diif : Or JjungrrforU :
ft : Dr : l)onc»iuj: : -«
Border carved with roses.
Thomas Hungerford.
10,913. [a.D. 1388-9.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I in. [xcii. 22.]
A shield of arms : per pale indented, a chevron. Within
a carved trefoil panel.
ss : *igiUum : iTijomr : ?i>ungfvforll :
Thomas Hungerford, Knt., son of ROBERT,
T,rd Baron Hungerford.
10,914. [^i^. A.D. 1468.] Plaster cast from fine but imperfect
impression, if in. [xcii. 20.]
On a mount an oak tree. Above it, on a helmet and
mantling or lambrequin, out of a ducal coronet a pepper garb.
On each side, a shield of arms : dex., HUNGERFORD ; sin.,
blank. Each suspended by a strap from a hook. Within a
carved and pointed quatrefoil panel, ornamented with ball-
flowers along the inner edge.
tijomc
Walter Hungerford, Ktit., Lord of Heytesbury and Hornet,
1st Baron, Treasurer of England, etc.
10.915. [a.D. 1447.] Red : originally fine, chipped, injured
by pressure, if in. [Harl. ch. 52 A. 26.J
A shield of arms, couclie : two bars, in chief three roundles,
Hungerford. Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling,
out of a ducal coronet, a pepper garb betw. two sickles erect.
Supported by two standards, that on the right charged with
per pale indented, a chevron, for HUNGERFORD, and HEYTES-
BURY ; that on the left, barry of six, HUSSEY. Within a
carved bilobe ornamented on the inner edge with small ball
flowers and cusps or engrailings.
Stg Ijuugcrfora : Domini : 8 l)ur»
2 : Dc : ijo
10.916. Sulph. cast of No. 10,915. [D.C., G. 214.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 1 33
Walter de Hungerford, Kiit., 1st Baron (?)
10,917. \ob. 1449.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
i-j in. [xcii. 21.]
A shield of arms, cojich^ : two bars, and in chief three
roundles, HuXGERFORD. Crest on a helmet, mantling or
lambrequin, out of a ducal coronet, a pepper garb betw. two
sickles erect. Supported also by two sickles and as many
standards, dex., per pale indented, over all a chevron,
Hungerford ; sin., barry of six ermine and , HUSSEY.
. . . . U . . tualtcri /«!». Be : ^ungrrforD.
Anne Le Hunt.
See Edward Lucy.
John Hunt, Gentl.
10,918. [a.D. 1652.] Red : partly covered with paper,
very indistinct, f X -§- in. [Add. ch. 27,328.]
Oval : a shield of arms : illegible. Crest on a helmet and
mantling, uncertain.
Nicholas Le Hunte, of Weldon Parva, co. Nor t lit.
10,919. [a.D. 1314.] Mottled-green: imperfect and in-
distinct, iin. [Harl. ch. 52 I. 47.]
A shield of arms : a hand holding a bunch of flowers (?)
SS S' : lOHANNIS BGRD (?)
Richard Hunte, of Maidwell, co. Northt.
10,920. [a.D. 1403.] Red. ^ in. [Add. ch. 22,246.]
A shield of arms : three chevrons.
fi SIGILLVM • AMORIS.
Roger Hunte, of co. Hunt., Gentl.
10.921. [a.D. 1435.] Red : imperfect, -i;- X | in. [Add.
ch. 33o4i-]
Oval : a talbot couchant at the foot of a tree. In the
field an uncertain motto.
10.922. [a.D. 1435.] Another. [Add. ch. 33,542.]
John de Huntercombe, of co. Buck., Knt.
10,923. [a.D. 1362.] Green: fine, imperfect. About
.f in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 52 A. 32.]
A shield of arms : a bend within a bordure vair. Within a
quatrefoil panel.
HVNT6RCVM . . .
134 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Walter de Huntercumbe.
10.924. [Late 13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
i in. [xcii. 24.]
A shield of arms : ermine two bars gemel. upon a tree of
three branches ; betw. two wyverns.
© S' WALXeRI ■D6 • HVNT6RCVMB6.
Beaded border.
Cf. Harl. ch. 57 C. 36, A.D. 1295 ; 43 D. 6, A.D. 1300 ; Lansd. ch. 93,
(7«/^ A.D. 1302.
Benedict de Huntingfeld.
10.925. [A.D. 1369.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
i in. [xcii. 26.]
An eagle displayed, charged on the breast with a shield of
arms : a chevron betw. three crosses fleury. Within a pointed
gothic quatrefoil.
» S' BeNGDICTd • Die • HVNTINGFGLD.
Roger de Huntingfeld.
10,926. [A.D. 1297.] Plaster cast from fine impression
ix in. [xcii. 25.]
A shield of arms : on a fess three roundles, field diapered
lozengy with a pellet in each interstitial space. Within a
finely carved gothic rose panel, ornamented with small ball-
flowers along the inner edge.
Ss SIGILLVM • ROGeRI • De • HVNTINGFeUD.
Roger de Huntiingfeld, Lord of BradenAm/i, 4.f/i Baro/i.
10.927. [a.d. 1 301.] Plaster cast from good impression,
f in. [xci. 95.]
A shield of arms : on a fess betw. two cotises, three
roundles. Suspended by a strap betw. two wyverns endorsed.
* S' ROGeRI De • HVNTINGFeLD.
Beaded borders.
William de Huntyngfeld, Knt., \th Baron.
10.928. [a.d. 1366.] Red : very imperfect. i-rV •"■[Harl.
ch. 58 B. I.]
A shield of arms : on a fess three plates. Within a carved
gothic panel.
tjuntj.ntg . c . 0.
Jolin Hurst, of the Inner Temple, London, Gentl.
10,929. [a.d. 1625.] Red: cracked, f x | in. [Add. ch.
i9o94-]
Oval : a shield of arms : a sun in splendour or estoile of
sixteen points \\avy, HuKST.
HERALDIC SEALS. I35
Richard Hurst, of East HoatJily, co. Suss.
10.930. [A.D. 1364.] Red. | in. [Add. ch. 30,216.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a sun in splendour, or
estoile, HURST ; dimidiated with sin. three geese in pale.
Above the shield the initial letters R. H. Betw. two sprigs of
foliage.
Carved border.
Charles Hurt, of Alderivasley, co. Derby, Esq.
10.931. [a. D. 1746.] Red : ^;///rt(:rt;Y^onatape. -L^X-ff-in.
[Woll. ch. xi. 117.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three birds flying, two and one.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, a bird as in the
arms.
Thomas Huscarl, of Bedyngton, co. Surr.
10.932. [a.d. 1348.] Red: fine. fin. [Add. ch. 23,106.]
A shield of arms : three hatchets, two and one. Within a
carved and cusped panel, ornamented with quatrefoils along
the inner edge.
SIG' ■THOMG • HVSCARL'.
See No. 10,834.
Henry Huse, Lord of Harting, co. Snss., Knt.
10.933. [Late 15th cent.] Sulph. cast from indistinct
impression. -Z- in. [D.C., G. 260.]
A shield of arms, couclie: ermine three bars, for HUSSEY.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, a sheaf of
arrows. In the field a ribbon with illegible motto : — cor
immobile (?)
Legend on a scroll : —
% : ijcnrict • ijufc • militis • Knt • Be • fjcrtpng.
John Huse, al. Hose, Lord of Charkombe, co. Somers.
10.934. [circ. A.D. 1267.] Green, mottled. iJ- in. [Add.
ch. 26,420.]
A shield of arms : per fess, — and ermine, over all barry of
eight within a bordure charged with some uncertain bearings.
© S lOHANNIS HVSe.
10.935. [circ. A.D. 1267.] Green: another. [Add. ch.
26,421.]
William Huse, of Fetcham, co. Surr.
10,938. [a.d. 1305.] Dark-green : fine, imperfect, -^-xfin.
[Add. ch. 55SL]
136 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : a shield of arms : a leg coupcd at the thigh, HUSE.
On a trifurcated tree.
[S>S'] WILL'I . H6VSe.
William Huse, of Bedyngtoii, co. Surr.
10,937. [a.d. 1342.] Green, mottled : indistinct, -ixf in.
[Add. ch. 23,091.]
A shield of arms : a human leg, contourne, in allusion to
the name of Hose. Suspended from a tree.
«S S WlLLeLMI • Hovse.
Nicholas Husee, of co. Suss., Esq.
10.938. [a.d. 1455.] Red: from a ring, with mark of
the setting, i in. [Add. ch. 30,052.]
A boar's head erased.
Cabled border.
John Hussey, of Cokefeld, co. Suss.
10.939. [a.d. 1556.] Red: imperfect. About f X |- in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 30,499.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : barry of six, erm.
and , a crescent for difference, HussEY. On a tree.
Beaded border.
Andrew Hyde, Citizen and Draper of London.
10.940. [a.d. 1642.] Red. | X i in. [Add. ch. 36,299.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two chevrons betw. three lozenges,
for Hyde.
Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon, etc.
10.941. [a.d. 1667.] Wafer, covered with paper before
impression. i| in. X i-nr in. [Add. ch. 15,179.]
An ornamental shield of arms: quarterly, 1,4, a chevron
betw. three lozenges, Hyde ; 2, 3, paly of six, over all
a bend. In fess point an escutcheon of pretence, AYLESBURY.
Ensigned with an earl's coronet. Supporters, two eagles
rising, crowned. In base, on a scroll, the motto : —
DeVS • NOBIS ■H>tC • OTIA • FECIT.
Laurence Hyde, of tlie Close of New Saruvi, co. Wilts, Esq.
10,942. [a.d. 1597.] Red. -fin. [Add. ch. 15,115.]
A shield of arms of ornamental shape : a chevron betw
three lozenges, with an obscure mark of difference, Hyde.
("arvcd border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 1 37
Seal used by NICHOLAS Hyde, of the Middle Temple, London.
10,943. [A.D. 1597.] Red. [Add. ch. 15,115.]
Laurence Hyde,
Earl of Rocliester, Viscount Hyde of Kenilworth, etc., K.G.
10.944. [a.d. 1688.] Wafer, covered with paper before
impression, if in. [Add. ch. 35,312.]
A carved shield of arms : quarterly of six pieces ; i, Hyde,
etc. Encircled with a Garter inscribed with the Motto of the
Order. Ensigned with an earl's coronet. Supporters, two
storks. On a ribbon, in base, the motto : —
SOYEZ • F€RME.
AnotJier Seal.
10.945. [a.d. 1698.] Red: ^«//rt(:«r^, on alabel. ^-X-J-jfin.
[Add. ch. 6152.]
Oval : a shield of ornamental shape : quarterly of six
pieces, i, Hyde, etc. Encircled with a Garter inscribed with
the Motto of the Order, and ensigned with an earl's coronet.
Hyll.
See Hill.
John Hyntone.
Seal used by Edmund Hyntone, of Hyntone, co. Northt. {?)
10,946. [a.d. 1408.] Red : imperfect. About \\ in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 15,877.]
A shield of arms: within an orle of annulets, an escutcheon
charged with, on a bend, three martlets. Within a gothic
panel of six cusps. In reference to the arms of HiNTON,
viz., on a bend three martlets.
Ss SIGILLVM • lOHAN ON.
William Ibgrave, of co. Wilts.
10,947. [a.d. 1544.] Red: indistinct. ^ X f in. [Add.
ch. 5700.]
Oval : a shield of arms of ornamental shape : quarterly,
1, 4 [per pale], on a cross moline betw. two lozenges in fess, a
lozenge betw. four mullets [all counterchanged] IBGRAVE •
2, 3, quarterly, i. iv., three Katharine-wheels, two and one'
138 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
within a bordure engrailed, ScOTT of Shrewsbury, etc., ii. iii.,
a chevron engrailed betvv. three trefoils slipped, Claye al.
Cley, of CO. Derb. Crest, on a helmet and ornamental
mantling or lambrequin, a de.xter arm embowed [bendy of
six] in the hand a cross-crosslet fitchee. Betw. the initial
letters w. I.
Cf. Had. MS. 1546, f. Ill or 116.
John de Idelegh, of co. Kent.
10.948. [a.D. 1372.] Red: fine. ||- in. [Harl. ch. 53 A.
48.]
A shield of arms : an eagle displayed. Within a finely
carved and pointed gothic trefoil panel.
» SIG' *< lOHANNlS «< DG *< IDGLeGH.
10.949. Sulph. cast of No. 10,948. [D.C., F. 485.]
10.950. [a.D. 1370.] Red : vcrj- imperfect. [Harl. ch. 53 A.
46.]
» NIS *< GH.
10.951. [a.D. 1370.] Red : very imperfect. [Harl. ch. 53
A. 47-]
»S S*<De«< IDGLGGH.
10.952. [a.D. 1370.] Dark-green: very indistinct. [Harl.
ch. 48 F. 9.]
Reginald de Idelegh, of co. Norf. {?)
10.953. [a.D. 1370.] Red: edge imperfect, -f^ in. [Harl.
ch. 48 F. 8.]
A shield of arms : a double-headed eagle displayed, in
chief a mullet or estoile, IDELEGH. Within a carved gothic
trefoil.
ss S* • rtrgtn • Dc : iUclrgii.
10.954. [a.D. 1372.] Red : indistinct, edge imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 53 A. 48.]
» *' • rifgin • Dr • lOclrgi).
Richard de Idelegh.
10,955. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
4 in. [xcii. 91.]
A shield of arms : a double - headed eagle displayed.
Within a carved trefoil panel ornamented with small carved
quatrefoils or ball-flowers along the inner edge.
ft «.' : riraiBi : Of : iDtlrgt.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 1 39
William IllifiFe.
Seal used by WiLLL\M Nightingale, al. Nitingal,
Citizen and Draper of London.
10,956. [a.D. 1725.] Red : en placard, on tape, imperfect.
About ^ X -I- in. [Add. ch. 17,833.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant, collared, betw.
three crosses pattees, ILIFF. Crest on a helmet, mantling
and wreath, a demi-lion as of the arms.
John de Ingelby, of co. York.
10.957. [a.D. 1402.] Red : indistinct in places. \ in.
[Harl. ch. 112 A. 30.]
A shield of arms : an estoile of six points wavy, Ingleby.
Suspended by a strap from a tree and within a carved and
traced gothic panel.
Sigillum : tofj'ts : flc : tngcHip.
10.958. Sulph. cast from No. 10,957. [D.C., G. 93.]
Thomas de Ingelby.
10,959. [a.D. 1361.] Plaster cast from good impression.
\ in. [Ixxxii. 10.]
A shield of arms : an estoile, within a bordure, Ingleby.
Suspended by a strap from a tree. Within a carved gothic
panel.
Sigt'Ilu : rtjomc : Oc : mgcHji?.
John de Ingham, of co. Suff.
10.960. [Temp. Edw. III.] Dark-green : fine. i in.
[Harl. ch. 57 G. 27.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, within a bordure. With-
in a finely carved gothic quatrefoil panel.
Legend betw. the points : —
S'l_OH_l' D_6_IN_GH_A_M.
Beaded border.
10.961. Sulph. cast of No. 10,960. [D.C., F. 342.]
William, son of Richard, son of Nigell de Ingham,
CO. Line.
10,962. [13th cent] Dark-green: fine. li in. [Harl.
ch. 52 B. 23.]
A fleur-de-lis, seeded. Perhaps for D'Ingham.
© S' VILLI FL'I RICARDI.
140 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Henry Inglose, of co. Norf., Knt.
10,963. [a.d. 1451.] Red: a fragment. About i|^ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 7386.]
A shield of arms, couM : three bans gemelles, on a canton,
five billets, INGLISH. Crest on a helmet, illegible.
Legend wanting.
Eobert de Ingoldeby,
Escheator of tJie King in co. L incolii.
10.964. [a.d. 1296.] Green: fine. fin. [Harl. ch. 44
H. 13.].
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three estoiles. Above the
shield a hare courant, at the sides two greyhounds support-
ing the shield.
W D6VM • TIMe ■€T • AMA.
10.965. Sulph. cast of No. 10,964. [D.C., E. 486.]
Sir Arthur Ingrain, of Temple Newsame, co. York.
10,966. [A.D. 1650.] Red: en placard. | in. [Well. ch.
xi. IIS-]
On a wreath, a cock, crest of INGRAM.
Cabled border.
Thomas Ingram.
See John Clayton.
Gracia, luidow of Sir Brian de Insula.
See Gracia de Saleby.
John Ireland.
Seal used by Anthony Catesbye,
of Car let on, co. Bedf., Gent I.
10.967. [A.D. 1623.] Red : indistinct. | X ^ in. [Add.
ch. 22,682.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fleur-de-lis, Ireland. Crest on
a helmet, ornamental mantling, and wreath, a lion (?) statant.
Beaded border.
T/ie same, used by ELIZABETH,
wife of the above ANTHONY Catesbye.
10.968. [A.D. 1623.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch.
22,682.]
John Isaak, of co. Kent,
" Ryght Worshypfitll Gentilman."
10.969. [A.D. 1 501.] Red: fragmentary. About li in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 78 I. 17.]
HERALDIC SEALS. I4I
A shield of arms, cotiche: destroyed. Crest on a helmet, a
garb.
S' tijomc tr «<.
Inner border engrailed and beaded, outer border beaded.
Zacheus Isham, son of Franxis Isham.
Seal used by Sir THOiL^S Skvnnek, of Lavenhain, co. Suff.
10,970. [a.D. 1608.] Red : injured, very indistinct.
I- X -i- in. [Harl. ch. 85 H. 23.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess wavy and in chief, three
piles wavy, points meeting in fess, ISHAM. Crest on a
helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a demi-swan, wings
endorsed.
Cf. Harl. MS. 1553, f. 68.
John del Isle, of Wodcton, co. Wilts. (?), Oievr.
10.971. [A.D. 1362.] Red : fine. [Harl. ch. 52 B. 40.]
On a mount a forked tree, from which, suspended by a
strap, is a shield of arms : on a chief three lions rampant,
Lisle. Field cross-hatched. Within a carved gothic panel
with eight traceried points.
ii I- : Ijauf : en : Cfjrfun.
Beaded border.
10.972. Sulph. cast from No. 10,971. [D.C., F. 421.]
John Isted, of St. Duns tan's, London, Bookseller.
10.973. [a.D. 1718.] Red: en placard, on tape. [Add. ch.
15.582.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a chevron vaire betvv.
three talbots' heads erased, ISTED ; 2, 3, a fess embattled, in
chief three estoiles, TwiXE.
Seal used bf William Pellatt, ^uur.,
of Leives, co. Sussex, Gentl.
10.974. [a.D. 17 1 8.] Red : en placard, on tape. | X -[^ in.
[Add. ch. 15,581.]
Seal used by John Allen,
of Cliffords Inn, London, Gentl.
10.975. [a.D. 17 18.] Red : £-« //rt6-(?;v/. on tape. [Add. ch.
l5-5«2.]
Edw. Ives.
See Clifford.
142 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Jachle.
Sea/ used fy Gilbert de Hagha'm, of co. Line.
10.976. [a.d. 1360.] Brown: originally fine, injured by
pressure. 4 in. [Harl. ch. 51 B. 9.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Betw. three sprigs of
foliage.
W S'lOHANNIS lACHLGC?)
10.977. Plaster cast, [xcviii. 57.]
Thomas Jackson.
See Thomas Mathew.
Richard Jacob, of London.
10.978. [a.d. 1606.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. About
f in. [Add. ch. 17, 444-]
An ornamental shield of arms : a cinquefoiled rose, barbed,
slipped and leaved.
Thomas Jakes, son and heir of ROBERT Jakes,
of W hcllesborongh, co. Northt.
10.979. [a.d. 1506.] Red: from a ring. -Jin. [Add. ch.
21,970.]
Square signet : an escallop in allusion to the armorial
bearings of Jakes. Field replenished with flowers.
Cabled border.
Robert James, of Wallingford, co. Berks.
10.980. [a.d. 142 1.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I in. [xci. 3.]
A shield of arms : per chevron three unicorns' heads,
James. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree. Within a
carved gothic panel.
S • rob'tt • tamrf • Dc • toallingforD.
Henry Jamys, of co. Kent, Clerk.
10,981. [a.d. 1410.] Red : very imperfect, f in. [Harl.
ch. 84 B. 51.] A shield of arms : a fess betw. six castles.
Legend uncertain, and fragmentary.
HERALDIC SEALS. 143
Alice, daii. of Thomas Janekoc, of Teiiterden, co. Kent.
10,982. [a.D. 1363.] Discoloured white, i in. [Add. ch.
16,317-]
A shield of arms : illegible.
Thomas Jeames, of Cliai-leton in Andover, co. Southt.
10,983. [a.D. 1626.] Red : indistinct, f x i in. [Add.
ch. 28,679.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three choughs.
John Jefiferay, Esq., Serjeattt-at-Law.
10.984. [a.D. 1567.] Red. ^ x i in. [Add. ch. 29,906.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., fretty, on a chief a
lion passant, JEFFREY ; sin., three bars, a canton, ermine, in
chief, a crescent for difference.
10.985. [A.D. 1565.] Red. [Add. ch. 33,514.]
10.986. [a.D. 1567.] Another. [Add. ch. 29,907.]
10.987. [a.D. 1 571.] Another. [Add. ch. 30,793.]
10.988. [a.D. 1573.] Red: encircled with a twisted rush.
[Add. ch. 29,915.]
10.989. [a.D. 1573.] Red. [Add. ch. 29,916.]
Anotlier Seal.
10.990. [A.D. 1569.] Red: imperfect. About f x f in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 29,910.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, three bars, a
canton ermine ; 2, quarterly, uncertain ; 3, a pheon. Crest
[on a helmet and] mantling, broken away.
Another Seal.
10.991. [a.D. 1575.] Red : cracked, imperfect. i in.
[Add. ch. 30,803.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4. Fretty, on a chief a lion
passant, JEFFREY ; 2, 3, a cross moline betw. four crescents.
© IE + FERAY ■QVE • FERAY.
10.992. [A.D. 1577.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 30,518.]
10.993. [A.D. 1577.] Red: injured, indistinct. [Add. ch.
29,922.]
Another Seal.
10.994. [a.D. 1577.] Red: similar to the foregoing, but
from a different matrix. [Add. ch. 29,923.]
144 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Thomas Jefferay, of Chiddii/gleig/i, co. Suss., Esq.
10.995. [a.d. 1640.] Red. -f^ X -jV in. [Add. ch.
30,145-]
Oval : on a wreath, a lion's head erased. In the field an
illegible motto.
Thomas Jefferey, of Castle Combe, co. Wilts., Esq.
10.996. [a.d. 1649.] Red : injured, indistinct. About
f X i in. [Add. ch. 18,410.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per fess embattled, in chief three
lions' faces, in base as many hawks' lures, lined and ringed,
Jeffereys. Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, a
bird, a sea-pie, wings expanded.
Sir Jeffery Jeflferys.
See John Hungerford.
Thomas Jekes, of co. Sun:, Clerk.
10.997. [a.d. 1362.] Red: originally fine, imperfect.
l\ in. [Add. ch. 23,386.]
A shield [of arms ?] : a cross clechee, surmounted by a plain
cross, betw. five pierced cinqucfoils, in allusion to the Passion
and the Five Wounds of Our Saviour, as expressed in the
legend. Betw. five leaves, and within a finely carved gothic
panel of eight points.
DS DAT : CRVCe : CR3VX : BINA : CRISTVM : ROSA :
WLN6RA ; QVINA :
Cf. Seal of Thos. Cook. Add. ch. 23,386-7.
10.998. [a.d. 1362.] Red : imperfect, very indistinct.
[Add. ch. 23,387.]
p. DAT : CRVCe : CRVX : B
NA.
Sir John. Jennings, Coininissioner of the Admiralty.
10,999. [a.d. 17 1 5.] Red: en placard, on tape, imperfect.
T^ X -iV in. [Egert. ch. 333.]
Octagonal signet : on a wreath, a wolf's head erased, for
crest of Jennings.
Edward Jerberge, al. Gerberge.
Seal used by his son, Ralph Jerberge.
11,000. [a.d. 1361.] Red: indistinct, injured by pressure.
I in. [Harl. ch. 52 B. 11.]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a chief three lozenges, for
JerbrIDGE. Within a pointed trefoil panel.
« SIGILLVM • eOWARDI • GeRBCRGe.
HERALDIC SEALS. 145
Thomas Jermy, of co. Norf. , Gentl.
11.001. [a.D. 1569.] Red. A X i in. [Stowe ch. 178.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a leopard rampant guardant,
Jermy. On the breast a mullet for difference.
Beaded border.
Robert Jermyne, of Russhebrooke, co. Siiff., Gentl.
11.002. [a.D. 1577.] Red: a fragment. About-!-;!- X yV in.
[Add. ch. 10,233.]
Oval : a talbot passant, for the crest of JERMYN, a talbot
passant gorged with a coronet.
Frances, wife of HENRY Jernegan, of Costessy, co. Norf.
11,003. [a D. 1604.] Red : injured, f X ■§■in. [Add. ch.
14,272.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three escutcheons, two and one,
each charged with a cinquefoil, (?) arms of VOWELL.
Henry Jernegan, Sen., of Cossey, (Costessy) co. Norf, Esq.
11.004. [a.D. 1609.] Red : indistinct. -J X i in. [Add.
ch. 14,280.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, three lozenge-
shaped arming buckles, tongues fesswise, Jerxingham ;
2, a cross moline betw. four crosses crosslet fitchee, Bayn-
HAM ; 3, guttee de sang, on a chief three crowns, KINGSTON.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, out of a ducal
coronet, a demi-falcon, wings expanded.
Beaded border.
11.005. [A.D. 1609.] Red: indistinct. [Add. ch. 14,281.]
John Jernegan, of Somerleyton, co. Siiff.
11,006. [a.D. 1565.] Red: indistinct. About | X -|- in.
[Add. ch. 15,759.]
Oval : perhaps a demi-falcon. Crest of JERNEGAN.
Henry Jerningham, Esq.
11,007. [A.D. 1577.] Red: a fragment. About |- X ^ in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 78 H. 56.]
Oval : a shield of arms : the bearings broken away, and
part of the mantling at the side.
William Joce, Trustee of Land in co. Siiff.
11,008. [A.D. 1378.] Red: fine. iJ- in. [Add. ch. 10,376.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron three escallops. Suspended
VOL. III. I.
146 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
by a strap from a forked tree, within a finely car\'ed gothic
panel.
* Sigtllum * totnclmi * ioct *
11,009. [a.D. 1385.] Red: injured in parts by pressure,
chipped at top. [Add. ch. 10,380.]
Sir Henry Johnson, of Blackwall, co. Midd.
11,010. [a.D. 1682.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : very indistinct. |- X -g- in. [Add. ch. 13,730.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron, etc.
Henry Johnson, son of Sir Henry Johnson, of Blackzvall.
11,011. [a.D. 16S2.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : very indistinct, f X |- in. [Add. ch. 13,730.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron, etc.
Sir Henry Johnson, Lord of Friston Manor,
CO. Stiff.
■11,012. [a.D. 171 1.] Red : ^« //acrt;-^, imperfect, ix^in.
[Add. ch. 13,648.]
Oval : a shield of arms: per pale, dex., quarterly, i, 4, a
water bouget, on a chief three bezants, JOHNSON ; 2, on a
fess betw. three mullets, two fleurs-de-lis or pheons ; 3, a
double-headed lion rampant ; sin., quarterly, i, 4, LoVELACE,
see vol. I., No. 1005 ; 2, Lovelas, see ibid. ; 3, on a pile
three escallops, Pye, or Hewitt. Above the shield a
cherub.
John Johnson, of Aldeburgh, co. Stiff.
11,013. [a.D. 1660.] Red : fragmentary. | in. [Add.
ch. 26,384.]
Oval : an indistinct shield of arms.
Paul Johnson, of Fordivich, co. Kent.
11.014. [a.D. 1586.] Red : indistinct, injured, -i^ X -fi in.
[Harl. ch. 78 I. 6.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly per fess indented, in the
dexter chief quarter a pelican vulning herself, JOHNSON.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, a bird's head
and wings erect.
11.015. [a.D. 1586.] Red: indistinct. [Harl. ch. 78 I. 7.]
11.016. [A.D. 1586.] Red : indistinct. [Harl. ch. 78 I. 9.]
11.017. [A.D. 1590.] Red : good. [Harl. ch. 78 I. 13.]
HERALDIC SEALS. I47
Rauf Johnson, of Rainham, co. Kent, Gent I.
11,018. [a.D. 1555.] Red: injured, f X 4^ in. [Harl. ch.
77 H. 21.]
Oval : a lion's head erased. Crest of JOHNSON
Tymothy Johnson, son of Paul JOHNSON,
of Fordwich, co. Kent.
11.019. [A.D. 1590.] Red. 4.x-jVin. [Harl. ch. 78 I. 1 3.]
Oval signet : a pelican in her piety, in allusion to the
arms of Johnson.
Beaded border.
Seal used by ELIZABETH, wife of the above.
11.020. [A.D. 1590.] Red : as above. [Harl. ch. 78 I. 13.]
See also Edward Lucas.
Tymothye, son of Paul Johnson.
See Raynold Blechenden.
Thomas Johnson, of Mile End, in Stepney, co. Midd.
11,021. [A.D. 16S2.] Red, covered with paper before
impression : very indistinct. About f X 4^ in. [Add. ch.
13.730.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three illegible
charges.
William Johnson, of Blackivall, co. Midd., Esq.
11.022. [A.D. 1716.] Red : en placard, on a tape. -^ x-^ in.
[Add. ch. 13,645.]
Oval : out of a ducal coronet, two wings expanded. Crest
of Johnson.
Richard Jones, of Oldland in Bitton, co. Gloiic.
11.023. [A.D. 1657.] Red: fragments, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 15,840.]
Oval : a shield of arms : helmet, mantling and crest.
Nicholas Jordan, of Horsham, co. Stiss., Esq.
11,024. [a.D. 1608.] Red : injured by pressure. |^xVVin.
[Add. ch. 8977.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant betw. eight crosses
crosslet fitchees, on chief, JORDAN.
L 2
148 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Philip Jose, al. Joce, Knt.
11.025. [a.d. 1322.] Red: edge imperfect, very indistinct,
i in. [Add. ch. 19,838.]
A shield of arms, couc/u': on a bend three martlets. Crest
on a helmet and lambrequin a fan plume or panache. Field
replenished with small crosses.
S' PHILIPPI lose.
Beaded border.
John Le Jovene, al. Joene, of Humbridgesho, {Humbershoe)
CO. Herts.
11.026. [a.d. 1329.] Green: cracked, imperfect. f in.
[Harl. ch. 56 D. 11.]
A shield of arms : a griffin segreant within a bordure en-
grailed. Betw. two wyverns sans wings.
SIGILLVM • 10 LE • lOVGNG.
Sir Andrew Judde.
11.027. [a.d. 1557.] Red: injured by pressure, indistinct.
A X i in. [Add. ch. 36,359.]
Lozenge-shaped : a boar's head couped.
Beaded border.
John Jurdon, Citizen and Merchant of London.
11.028. [a.d. 1464.] Red : originally encircled with a
twisted rush. -^ in. [Harl. ch. 55 H. 2l]
A bushy tree : in allusion to the crest of JORDAN. In the
field the legend : —
+ fiofjn + ior + Dun.
By accident of transposition.
Cabled border.
Reginald Justice, of co. Kent.
11.029. [Late Hen. HI.] Creamy-white: originally fine,
much chipped, i-i- in. [Add. ch. 16,462.]
A shield of arms : barry lozengy. Suspended by a strap
from an annulet. Betw. a crescent enclosing a wavy estoile
of five points on the left, and a spray of foliage on the right.
.... RGGINA lARH.
Walter Kanewyc, of Baum burgh, co. Line.
11,030. [a.d. 1424.] Red : very indistinct ^ X \ in.
[Add. ch. 32,774.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : uncertain, perhaps an
ornamental cross.
HERALDIC SEALS. I49
Richard de Karleby, of co. Derb.
11,031. [A.D. 1288.] Dark-green: fine. | in. [Harl. ch.
^3 F- 37-]
A shield of arms : ermine, a cross pattee.
» le ■eiM • D6V • M€N • DOVNT • lOISR t?)
John de Kaynes, Lord of Dodford, co. Northt., Kfit.
11,032. [A.D. 1357.] Red : fine fragment. About i in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 21,675.]
A shield of arms : harry of six, vaire and . Within
an elaborate gothic panel.
SIGILLVM
Beaded border.
John Kearne, of Tresylyan, co. Coniw., Gentl.
11.033. [A.D. 1586.] Red: injured, f x | in. [Add. ch.
13,085.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a cross crosslet in saltire, betw.
four crescents, Kearne. Crest on a helmet, ornamental
mantling and wreath, a greyhound courant collared.
Beaded border.
11.034. [A.D. 1586.] Red: imperfect. [Add. ch. 13,086.]
Edmund Kederminster, of Mottingham, co. Kent.
11.035. [A.D. 1647.] Red : chipped. | X f in. [Add.
ch. 1629.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, two chevrons betw.
three bezants, Kidderminster ; 2, 3, a saltire betw. four
fleurs-de-lis.
Anthonye Kempe, of Goodwood, co. Snss., Esq.
11.036. [a.D. 1675.] Red : injured by pressure, very in-
distinct. -^ X -tV in- [Add. ch. 19,016.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess betw. three garbs, Kempe.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, illegible.
Edward Kempe, of co. Hereford.
See Alexander Colepeper.
Edward Kempe, of St. Edmunds Bury, co. Sitff.
11,037. [a.D. 1305.] Green, mottled: indistinct. \ in.
[Harl. ch. 50 E. 38.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three fleurs-de-lis,
as many uncertain charges. Within a device of three tre-
foiled sprigs.
150 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Sir George Kempe, ^/ Pititlo7ve, co. Essex.
11,038. [a.D. 1635.] Red: indistinct. [Add. ch. 18,944.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron bctw. three estoiles (?).
Crest on a helmet and mantling, an eagle rising.
Beaded border.
Mary Kempe, wife ^/Anthony Kempe, of Slindon,
CO. Suss.
11,039. [a.D. 1663-4.] Red : very indistinct. J-f x -i^ in.
[Add. ch. 18,989.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three garbs, two and one, within
a bordure engrailed, Kempk. Crest on a helmet and mant-
ling, on a garb Ij'ing fess-ways, a falcon with wings endorsed.
Robert Kempe, of co. Northt., Esq.
11,040. [a.D. 1569.] Dark-green : apparently from a
chased ring, i X 4- in. [Add ch. 874]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : three garbs within a
bordure engrailed, Kemp.
Thomas Kempe, of Wye, co. Kent, Knt.
11,041. [a.D. 1551.] Red: chipped. About |Xf in.
[Harl. ch. 79 D. 14.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : three garbs, two and
one, Kempe. Betw. the initial letters T. K.
Thomas Kempe, of co. Suss., Esq.
11,042. [a.D. 1588.] Red: very indistinct. About
.3. X I in. [Add. ch. 10,339.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three garbs within a bordure
engrailed, Kempe. In the fess point a mullet for difference.
Thomas Kempe, of Slindon, co. Sicss., Gentl.
11.043. [a.D. 1646.] Red: chipped. | X i in. [Add.
ch. 18,967.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three escallops,
Kempe.
Beaded border.
William Kempe, of co. Kent, Esq.
11.044. [a.D. 1529.] Red: injured. From a ring.
-JVXVffin. [Harl. ch. 78 E. 31.]
Ornamental shape : a garb. In allusion to the arms and
crest of Kempe. Betw. the initials w. K.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. I51
Petronilla Kempser.
11.045. [a.d. 1272-3.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
â– I- in. [xcii. 53.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant queue fourchee.
In place of a legend, a wavy scroll of foliage, betw. beaded
borders.
George Kympton, al. Kimpton, of JVesfon,
CO. Hertf., Esq.
11.046. [a.d. 1638.] Red : very indistinct. | X 4- in.
[Add. ch. 36,294.]
Oval : a shield of arms : uncertain charges. Crest on a
helmet and mantling, illegible.
11.047. [a.d. 1638.] Red : very indistinct. [Add. ch.
36,295.]
11.048. [a.d. 1655.] Red: chipped. [Add. ch. 36,309.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., a pelican betw.
three fleurs-de-lis, KiMPTON ; sin., indistinct.
Thomas de Kendale, of co. Lmt caster.
11,049. [a.d. 1378?] Red: originally fine, injured in
places by pressure. I in. [Add. ch. 20,517.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three roses. Suspended by
a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved gothic panel.
Stgillu « rtjomc « Or « fernUalr.
Richard Kenley, of co. Wore.
11,050. [a.d. 1426.] Red : injured. f X i in. [Add.
ch. 15,266.]
Oval : a greyhound, courant, contourne, couped per bend
in the middle of the body. In the field above, the letters
. . R.
Jolin Kenn, of Bristol, co. Glotic, Freemason.
11,051. [A.D. 1617.] Red. -^ in. [Add. ch. 5277.]
On a wreath a demi-lion rampant, tail fourchee, pierced
with an arrow in bend sinister.
William Kenrick, Esq.
11,052. [A.D. 165 1.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : very indistinct. J^ x | in. [Add. ch. 12,629.]
Oval : a shield of arms : ermine, a lion rampant, Kenrick.
152 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Edward, Duke of Kent, i^th son of George III.
[a.d. 1 799- 1 820.]
11.053. [^«/^ A. D. 1800.] Red. i| X IJ- in. [xlix. 22]
Oval : within a cabled border, on a mantle, corded and
tasselled, an oval shield of arms, RoYAL Arms OF GREAT
Britain, before the Union, and without the escutcheon in the
4th quarter, with a label of three points (with uncertain
charges) for difference. Encircled with a Garter inscribed
with the Motto of the Order. Ensigncd with a cap-shaped
coronet (probably an Electoral cap or bonnet,) over which is
the Royal Crest with difference as before, on an open coro-
net. Supporters, on a carved or moulded corbel, the ROYAL
Supporters of Great Britain, sejant addorsed and dif-
ferenced as in the arms. The whole encircled with the collar
and pendant badge of the Order of St. Patrick.
Carved border.
Another Seal.
11.054. [Ante a.d. 1800.] Red. i-,^ x i in. [xlix. 28.]
Oval : a circular shield of arms : Great BRITAIN as used
before the Union with Ireland, differenced with a label of
three points. Encircled with a Garter inscribed with the
Motto of the Order. Ensigned with the coronet of a Royal
Duke. Supporters of GREAT BRITAIN differenced with
labels. In base a ribbon inscribed with the motto : —
AUT VINCERE AUT MORI.
Beaded border.
Letter Seal.
11.055. [a.d. 1762-1800.] Red. i| x 1-5- i"- [xlix. 29.]
Quadrilateral with cut-off corners. A circular shield of
arrns : RoYAL ARMS OF Great Britain before the Union
with Ireland in 1800, with a label of three points, (having
uncertain charges on the points, apparently a cross betw. two
fleurs-de-lis for DUKE OF KENT). Encircled with a Garter
inscribed with the Motto of the Order. Surmounted by a
prince's crown, on which is the crest of Engl.'^ND with a
difference as already described. Outside the Garter a collar
of the Order of St. Patrick. Supporters on carved scrolls,
the Royal Lion and Unicorn, each with a difference as
described above.
Letter Seal.
11.056. Red. i^ X 1; in. [xlix. 10?^
Oval : an heraldic device similar to the previous seal, but
of different type and without tlic crest.
HERALDIC SEALS. 153
Another seal of same, and VICTORIA Maria Louisa,
of Saxe-Saalfield-Cobourg, his wife. [a.D. 1818-1861.]
11,057. [a.D. 1818-1820.] Black. If X fin. [xlix. 32.]
Quadrilateral with rounded corners. Two oval shields :
dexter, arms of GREAT BRITAIN, as used by George III., after
the Union with Ireland, with a label of three points in chief
for difference. Encircled with a Garter inscribed with the
Motto of the Order. Sinister, the arms of Saxe-Saalfield-
COBOURG, viz., the quarteiings of Thuringia, Cleves,
Juliers, Misnia, etc., with escutcheon of Saxony. En-
circled with a floral wreath. The two shields leaning towards
each other, and ensigned with a crown or ducal coronet.
Supporters of GREAT BRITAIN, each with a label of
difference. In base on carved work, a scroll or ribbon
inscribed : —
AUT VINCERE AUT MORI.
John Kent.
See John Hungerford.
Richard Kent.
See J. Peirson.
Richard Kent.
See Michael Wombwell.
Thomas de Kerdeston, of co. Suff., Knt.
11.058. [a.D. 1431.] Red : originally fine, very imperfect.
i-j\ in. [Harl. ch. 54 I. 14.]
A shield of arms, couche: a saltire engrailed, Kerdeston.
Crest, on a helmet, lambrequin or mantling, and chapeau,
broken off; and perhaps a bird rising on the brim of the
chapeau at the back. Supporters two female figures, kneel-
ing, draped, each holding in the exterior hand a chaplct, in
the other a helmet topped with a crest of flowers. Within a
carved quadrilobe panel, ornamented with small quatrefoils
or ball- flowers along the inner edge.
Ijomc + »c + HirDrfton.
11.059. Sulph. cast of No. 11,058. [D.C., G. 187.]
William de Kerdeston, Knt., of co. Norf. {?), 2nd Baron.
11,060. [A.D. 1353.] Red: originally fine, very imperfect.
il in. [Harl. ch. 52 E. i.]
154 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : a saltire engrailed, KerdestoN.
Within a richly carved gothic panel.
LLVM • WILL I • DG • KGRDeST . . .
11,061. Sulph. cast of No. 11,060. [B.C., F. 3S1.]
Edward Kervyle.
11,062. [Temp. Edw. III.] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression, i-i- in. [xcii. 54.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three leopards' faces.
Kervyle. Betw. three slipped trefoils. Within a finely-
carved panel of si.x points ornamented with quatrefoils or
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
IGILLV *! GD «< KGR
Thomas, son ^/JOHN Kervyle, 0/ IVj'gen/iale, co. Norf., Esq.
11,063. [ad. 1440.] Red: broken fragments, very indis-
tinct. About I in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 18,736.]
A shield of arms, conch^: a chevron betw. three leopards'
heads. Kervyle. Crest on a helmet, mantling and
chapeau (?) a goat passant.
Sigiir . . . ome migtri.
Thomas Keryell, Lieut, of Calais, Knt.
11,064. [a.D. 144L] Red: originally fine, very imperfect.
If in. [Add. ch. 17,233.]
A shield of arms, conch^: a chevron, canton and bend,
Keryell. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and
wreath, a bull's head. Supporters : two distaffs, each with a
smaller spindle or shuttle, perhaps in allusion to the wool-
staple of Calais.
. . . . I • n« • Hjomas » . . . . rtcl • • • djcualirr «<
Ralph de Kestevene.
11.065. [Late 14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impres-
sion. J-|- in. [xcii. 6l]
The Coronation of the Virgin, in a niche with threefold
canopy and tabernacle work at the sides. In base a shield
of arms : a saltire betw. four crosses crosslet fitchees.
S' : KaUulpijt • DC • Kcrtcurnc.
Beaded borders.
Robert de Kesteven.
11.066. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. 2 in. [Ixx.xix. 26.]
HERALDIC SEALS. I 55
A shield of arms : a cross pattee, betw. four roses. Sus-
pended by a strap from a hook, and betw. two sHpped flowers.
Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil, ornamented
with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
» SIGILLVM : ROBeRTI : D6 : KeSTeVGN.
Beaded border.
John Ketyng, Steward of the Liberty of Weys [(.?) Wexford],
&-C., in Ireland, and Sheriff of Cork.
11,067. [a.D. 1431.] Red: injured by pressure, very
indistinct. About -} in. [Harl. ch. 52 E. 14.]
A shield of arms : a saltire betw. four uncertain charges.
Above the shield an illegible shield or motto.
John de Kevirdale, or William Le Bower, of co. Lane.
11,068. [a.D. 134L] Red: imperfect. [Harl. ch. 52 E. 8.]
A shield of arms : a fesse betw. three quatrefoils slipped.
Within a cuspcd quatrefoil panel.
Ss + C M + P + A + L + V+R+.
John Keynes, al. Kaynes, of eos. Somers. and Dev.
11,069. [a.D. 1391-] Red: injured, i in. [Harl. ch. 52
D. I.]
A shield of arms : a bend wavy, cotised, within a bordure,
Keynes, or Kayxes. Field diapered. Suspended by a
strap from a forked tree. Within a carved cinquefoil panel.
Stgillu : toijannts : fermifB.
Thomas Keynes, of Castle Combe, co. Wilts.
11,070. [A.D. 1630.] Red : indistinct, a in. [Add. ch.
18,390.]
A goat's head erased.
William de Kylkenni, son of William de Kylkenni, Knt.,
of CO. Durham.
11,071. [A.D. 1340.] Red: fine, somewhat injuredj^y
pressure. -|-^ X -|-^ in. [Egert. ch. 565.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., pellete, a lion
rampant, sin., five fusils in fess, dimidiated, on each fusil
five (?) pellets in pale. Suspended by a strap from a tree of
three branches.
In place of a legend, a wavy scroll of foliage, perhaps vine
or ivy leaves.
156 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William de Kilkenny.
11,072. [a.d. 1342.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I X 3 in. [xcii. 57.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a cross mill-rind voided, dis-
jointed. Suspended by a strap from a stud.
SsSIGILL' WILLeLMI • D6 • KILK6NNI.
Beaded borders.
William Killerby.
11,073. [a.d. 1 33 1.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
-I in. [xcii. 56.]
A shield (of arms ?) : on a chevron betw. three slipped
quatrefoils, some uncertain charges. Within a pointed gothic
quatrefoil panel.
» SIGILL'V • WILLI KILL6RBY.
Walter, sou 0/ John de Kilvingholm, of co. Line.
11.074. \circ. A.D. 1 23 1.] Dark-green: originally fine,
somewhat injured. I-J- in. [Harl. ch. 52 E. 48.]
A shield of arms : lozengy a chief ermine.
^ SIGILL' ■WALTGRI ■D6 • KILVINGHOLM.
Another Seal.
11.075. [j.(/.] Dark-green : chipped. \-^ in. [Harl. ch.
52 E. 49.]
A shield of arms, as described above, No. 11,074.
S= SIGILL' • WALT ■DE • GILVINGHV.
11.076. Sulph. cast of No. 11,075. [D.C., E. 332.]
11.077. [a.d. 1245.] Dark-green: fine, slightly chipped.
[Harl. ch. 52 E. 50.]
11.078. \s.ei:\ Dark-green: indistinct. [Harl. ch. 52 E. 5L]
11.079. \sd\ Brownish-red. [Harl. ch. 52 E. 53.]
11.080. \s.d\ Pale-red : indistinct [Harl. ch. 52 E. 54.]
11.081. \s.d:\ Dark-green: chipped. [Harl. ch. 52 E. 55.]
11.082. \s.d?\ Dark-green: 1. h. side broken off. [Harl.
ch. 52 V. I.]
. . IGILL' • WALT
11.083. \s.d?\ Dark-green : fine, showing the mark of the
handle. [Harl. ch. 52 F. 2.]
11.084. \s.d?}^ Pale-green : chipped, indistinct. [Harl. ch.
52 F. 3.]
11.085. [j.i/.] Rough, pale-green : chipped. [Harl. ch.
52 F. 4.]
11.086. [.f.(/.] Dark-green : fine. [Harl. ch. 52 F. 5.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 157
11.087. [A.D. 1263.] Brown, speckled: chipped. [Had.
ch. 44 G. 56.]
* SIGILU • WALT • DE GHV.
11.088. Sulph. cast of No. 11,087. [D.C., E. 333.]
Geoffrey de Kilwardeby, of co. York.
11,089. [a.D. 1396.] Green: indistinct by the shifting of
the matrix when impressed. ^ in. [Add. ch. 20,563.]
A shield of arms : perhaps a bordure engrailed enclosing,
apparently, an escutcheon or smaller shield betw. six un-
certain charges. Betw. two estoiles. Within a carved gothic
quatrefoil.
Legend indistinct.
John King, Lord Kingston, Baron of Kingston in Ireland.
11.090. [a.u. 1669.] Red, on a mass, covered with paper.
I X i in. [Add. ch. 30,979-]
Oval : a shield of arms : two lions rampant combatant,
supporting a dexter hand couped at the wrist, erect, King.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, out of a ducal
coronet a dexter hand erect, the second, third, and fourth
fingers turned down.
11.091. [A.D. 1669.] Red. [Add. ch. 30,980.]
Richard Kingeswell, Esq., Surveyor of the
Court of Wards a7id Liveries.
11,092. [A.D. 1594.] Faded-red. fin. [Harl. ch. 57 H. 20.]
A shield of arms : seme of crosses crosslet fitchees, [betw.
three fers-de-moline] a chief, KiNGSMlLL.
Ralph de Kirketon,
11,093. [A.D. 1278.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression, i in. [xcii. 58.]
A shield of arms : three water bougets, two and one ; in
chief a label of as many points, KiRKETON.
+ [NV]L • M€ • VeRA • Ke • PAS • Ne • M6 ■CONOVTRA.
Beaded border.
Robert de Kirketon in Hoyland, of co. Line, Knt.
11,094. [ Temp. Edw. I.] Dark-green : fragmentary.
About f in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 52 E. 31.]
Three shields of arms, united, in the centre of seal, at their
bases: i. Barry of six, KiRKETON. 2 and 3 wanting.
Betw. three fleurs-de-lis.
.... e â– SOI ... P6 ... .
158 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Thomas Kitson, of Hengrave, co. Stiff., Esq.
11,095. [a.d. 1576.] Red: very imperfect. About i^ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 15,781.]
An ornamental shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, three trout
hauriant in fess, a chief, KiTSON ; 2, 3, quarterly, i. iv. three
pales, on a chief as many bezants, DoNINGTON ; ii. jii. a
chevron betw. three pierced mullets, DanBIE. Cf Harl. MS.
1487, f. 163.
Legend, or motto, illegible.
Edmund de Knelle, of Suss., Knt.
11,096. [A.D. 1346.] Red: fine. -H|- in. [Egert. ch. 402.]
A shield of arms : seme of crosses crosslet fitchees, a lion
rampant. Suspended by a strap from a quatrefoil-headed
stud. Betw. two small slipped quatrefoils. Within a carved
and pointed quatrefoil panel.
« S' • GDMVNDI • D6 • KNGLLG «< »
Henry Knight, of Baldock, co. Herts., Gefitl.
11,097. [A.D. 1606.] Red : indistinct, f in. [Add. ch.
36,279-]
A griffin's (?) head erased, collared. Crest of Knight.
Sibilla, zvidozv of Willl\m Knighte,
of St. Clement Danes, co. Midd.
11.098. [a.d. 1594] Red: imperfect, indistinct. About
4 X 4 in. [Add. ch. 21,997.]
Oval : a shield of arms : charges uncertain. Above the
shield the date " 1 59 * ".
Cabled border.
Thomas Kneel, cf co. Dorset.
11.099. [A.D. 1379.] Red : from a ring. -^ in. [Add. ch.
6085.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three escallops, Knoyle.
© S' tome • fenorL
Beaded border.
Another Seal.
11.100. [A.D. 1379.] Red. I in. [Add. ch. 6086.]
A shield of arms, diapered lozengy, on a bend three
escallops. Within a carved gothic quatrefoil.
» *tg(Uum • ttjomc • fenocfl.
John Knolle.
See GUIDO PONTPUISE.
HERALDIC SEALS. I 59
Custancia KnoUis.
11.101. [Late 14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impres-
sion, i in. [xcii. 6^.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., on a chevron three roses,
Knollys, field diapered, sin., a fess dancettee betw. three
leopards' faces. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree.
Within a car\'ed gothic panel.
Stgillum : ruftancic : fenollts.
Beaded borders.
Robert de Knolles, Chevr.
11.102. [a.D. 1376.] Red: originally fine, imperfect, in-
jured by pressure, i^ in. [Egert. ch. 573.]
A shield of axms, coucke : on a chevron some indistinct
charges, field diapered with foliage. Crest, on a helmet and
wreath, a ram's head. Supporters, two wild-men, each under
a tree.
S' : Ho nones :
Cabled borders.
11.103. [a.D. 1 379-1 380.] Plaster cast from fine but im-
perfect impression, [xcii. 59.]
The chevron in this impression is charged with three roses.
. . B. bnollrg :
Robert Knoll[es], of Londoti, Chevr.
11.104. [A.D. 13S4.] Red: fine, .i- in. [Harl. ch. 48 E.
49-]
On a helmet, and wreath, a ram's head. Crest of Knolles,
etc. Betw. the initial letters i R. K. Within a traceried
panel.
11.105. Sulph. cast of No. 11,104. [D.C., F. 550.]
11.106. [A.D. 1386.] Red: fine. [Harl. ch. 48 E. 50.]
William Knollys, Viscount Walliiigford, K.G.
11,107. [a.D. 1625.] Red: fragmentary. [Add. ch.
13.613-]
Portion of a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4. wanting, 2,
[and 3], on a chevron three roses. Encircled with a Garter
inscribed with the Motto of the Order.
Bogo de Knovill, \st Baron, Lord of Albinn Monasteritim"
\BlancmiHster\ Osivestry, co. Salop.
11,108. [a.D. 1301.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I-Jj;- in. [xcii. 60.]
l6o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : three pierced mullets of six points, two
and one, in chief a label of as many points.
» S' BOGONIS • DC • KN0VIL6.
Beaded borders.
Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Knyvett, Esq., and
zuidow of Richard Warren.
11.109. [a.d. 1598.] Red. A X -i- in. [Add. ch. 33,075.]
Oval : on a wreath, a goat statant for a crest.
Beaded border.
Another Seal.
11.110. [a.d. 1598.] Red. A X tV in. [Add. ch. 33,136.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant crowned, perhaps
for Warren.
John Knyvet.
11,111. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. \-^ in. [xcii. 62.]
A shield of arms : a bend within a bordure engrailed,
Knvvet. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree. Within
a carved gothic panel.
Stgillum * s* SToljan l^nnurt.
Beaded border.
John Knyvet, of co. Essex, etc., Clievr.
11.112. [a.d. 1376.] Red : injured, indistinct. \ in.
[Harl. ch. 52 F. 28.]
A shield of arms : a bend within a bordure engrailed,
Knyvett. Betw. two sprigs. Within a carved cinquefoil
panel.
StgiUum : toijannif : fenwurt.
11.113. [a.d. 1378.] Red : indistinct. [Harl. ch. 43 G. 31.]
John Knyvet, of co. Nortlit.
11,114. [a.d. 1410.] Red : originally fine, injured by
pressure. \\ in. [Add. ch. 712.]
A shield of arms : a bend within a bordure engrailed,
Knyvett. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree, and
betw. two slipped roses. Within a canned gothic panel.
StgtUum * «< ioi)annts « *< fengurt.
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. l6l
11.115. [a.d. 1416.] Red : chipped, cut from a charter,
[xxxv. 330.]
Stgtllum ® «< ioljan « *< fengurt.
11.116. [arc. A.D. 1416.] Red : chipped, cut from a charter.
[xxxv. 331.]
Sistllum ® «< tof)[an]nis « *< fencuct.
John Knyvet, o/co. Essex, Esq.
11,117. [a.d. 1462.] Red : fine. From a chased ring with
marks of setting, f in. [Harl. ch. 52 F. 45.]
A dragon's head erased. Crest of KxYVET. Betw. the
initials U ft. Within a cabled and partly engrailed border.
John Knyvet, of Bokynham Castell, co. Norf., Esq.
11.118. [a.d. 1475.] Red. f in. [Harl. ch. 52 F. 48.]
Octagonal : a horse passant, collared, the tail erect.
Cabled border.
11.119. [a.d. 1477.] Red : injured, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 816.]
Robert Knyvet, of co. Kent, Esq.
11.120. [a.d. 1396.] Red: fine, edge chipped. i in.
[Harl. ch. 52 F. 30.]
A shield of arms : a bend within a bordure engrailed, in
chief an annulet for difference, Knyvett. Suspended by a
strap from a tree, and within a carved gothic panel, orna-
mented with ball-flowers along the inner edge,
s* St'gt'Un : roJjcttt : ftnwuct : «<
11.121. [a.d. 1408.] Red : a fragment. [Harl. ch. 52 F. 32.]
i : fen» ....
Thomas Knyvet, of co. Esse.v, Esq.
11.122. [a.d. 1421.] Red: injured. i in. [Harl. ch.
52 F. 37.]
A shield of arms, coucU : quarterly, i, 4, a bend within a
bordure engrailed, in chief an annulet for difference, Knyvet ;
2, 3, three escutcheons, two and one, each charged with a lion
rampant, Harlow (?). Crest on a helmet and ornamental
mantling, on a wreath a dragon's head.
Legend on a scroll running round the seal : —
SigiUa : rijomc : fengurt : armtg' :
11.123. Sulph. cast of No. 11,122. [DC, G. 162.]
vol. in. .M
1 62 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
11.124. [a.d. 1443.] Red : originally fine, injured by
pressure. [Harl. ch. 52 F. 40.]
Stgfllu : tijomc : fenwurt : armig' :
11.125. [a.d. 1443.] Red : chipped, indistinct. [Harl.
ch. 52 F. 42.]
Sigillu : Hjomr : ftnmift : armt'g' :
11.126. [a.d. 1450.] Red : very imperfect. [Harl. ch.
52 F. 41.]
ttsttrt : armtg' :
Sir Thomas Knyvett, of Asshivell-Tlwrp Hall, co. Norf.
11,127. [.\.D. 1586.] Red: a fragment. \ in. [Add. ch.
14,686.]
On a wreath a dexter hand and arm erect, round the arm a
snake entwined, perhaps a crest. Cf VauGHAN,
In the field the motto : —
SVMMA • P . . .
Cabled border.
Thomas Knyvett, Esq., one of the Queen's Privy Chamber.
11.128. [A.D. 1598.] Red: injured. i X i in. [Add.
ch. 33.075-]
Oval : a shield of arms : a bend, within a bordure engrailed,
Knyvett. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling, and
wreath, a dragon's head.
11.129. [A.D. 1598.] Another. [Add. ch. 33,136.]
11.130. [a.d. 1599.] Red: indistinct fragment. [Add.
ch. 35>285-]
Sir Thomas Knyvett.
11,131. [a.d. 1607.] Red: injured at lower part. About
li X I in. [Add. ch. 33,697.]
Oval : a shield of arms, concha : quarterly, I, 4, KNYVETT ;
2, 3, bendy. Crest on a helmet, mantling and wreath, a
demi-dragon, Knyvett.
William Knyvet, Knt., son ^/ John Knyvet.
11,132. [a.d. 1477.] Red : injured by pressure. i in.
[Add. ch. 816.]
A stag lodged on a field of foliage and flowers.
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 163
Sir Andrew Knyveton, of ChisleJmrst, co. Kent, Bart.
11.133. [a.D. 1665.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : indistinct. [Add. cii. 23,735.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron vaire, Knyveton.
GVIL16LMI
Another, used by Alice, tvife of the above,
11.134. [a.D. 1665.] Red : indistinct, fragmentary. [Add.
ch. 23,735.]
William, son (?/ Henry de Knyveton, of co. Line.
11.135. [a.D. 1324.] Creamy-white: indistinct. [Add.
ch. 20,732.]
A shield of arms : a bend, in chief a label of five points,
Kniveton.
SI L' RIC
John de Kranesle.
Seal used by JOHN, son of Stephen Scot, of Keylmersh, co.
Northt.
11,136. [a.D. 1356.] Green and red mottled : good. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 22,048.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three cranes, Cranes-
LEY. Within a carved gothic trefoil ornamented with ball-
flowers along the inner edge.
SIGILL' lOH'IS » De » KRAN€SLe.
Sir Henry Kyghley.
11,137. [a.D. 1517.] Red. -ja^ X f in. [Add. ch. 20,513.]
Rectangular: a griffin's head erased, contoiirni: perhaps
for the crest of Keighley, or Keightley.
Cabled border.
Walter de Kyldesby.
Seal used by WiLLL\M Martyn, of Colchester, co. Ess.
11.138. [.\.D. 1388.] Red: indistinct in parts, injured.
\ in. [Add. ch. 9664.]
A shield of arms : three lozenges, two and one, each
charged with a lion rampant. Within carved gothic panel.
[SIGIlf: WALTGRI : D6 KYLDESBY.
11.139. [a.D. 1388.] Red: indistinct in parts. [Add.
ch. 9665.]
SIGIL' : WALXeRI : DG KYLDESBY.
M 2
164 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Philip de Kyma, son ^/SvMON DE Kyma, of co. Line.
11.140. [13th cent.] Greenish-white, discoloured: imper-
fect. If in. [Harl. ch. 52 G. 47.]
A kite-shaped shield of arms : a chevron, in base an
estoile wavy.
© SIGILLUM • PHILIP . . . . 6 . . IMA.
Another Seal.
11.141. [13th cent.] Brown, varnished : indistinct, if in.
[Harl. ch. 52 G. 45.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a chevron, in base an
estoile wavy.
* SIGILLVM : PHILIPPI : D . . . KIMA.
11.142. Sulph. cast of No. ii,I4L [D.C, D. 231.]
Philip de Kyme, son of Lord William de Kyma,
of CO. Line.
11.143. \s. (/.] Green : a fragment, app. by a plaited cord
of yellow threads. [Harl. 52 H. 7.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. ten crosses crosslet.
[Betw. two lions.]
Legend broken away.
11.144. \s. d^ Creamy-white, varnished brown : imperfect,
very indistinct. About i in. [Harl. ch. 52 H. 8.]
ILL' [PHILIPPI . . . £]
11.145. \s. ^.] Discoloured : very indistinct. [Harl. ch.
52 H. 10.]
. . . : IPPI ... 6 ... .
Another Seal.
11.146. [a.d. 1283.] Dark-green: chipped. | in. [Harl.
ch. 52 H. II.]
0. A shield of arms : a chevron betw. ten crosses crosslet,
Kyme.
© sigill' • phili . . . i • de • kym6.
Bi. A smaller round counterseal. |- in. A shield of arms,
as on the obv., betw. three wingless dragons.
Si GH6R ■AMI . F6T6S ■PVR • MAI.
11.147. Plaster cast of rev. only. [xcii. 64.]
Philip de Kyma,
Lord of Kyma and Stalyngburgh, co. Line, 1st Baron.
11,148. [A.D. 1315.] Green: injured by pressure, ixfin.
[Harl. ch. 52 H. 16]
HERALDIC SKALS. l6$
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : a chevron betvv. ten
crosses crosslet, Kyme.
« SeCReTVM ■PHILIPPI ■D6 ■KIM€.
Beaded border.
11.149. [a.d. I3i8.[ Light-green: fair, injured. [Harl. ch.
52 H. 20.]
11.150. [a.d. 1 3 18.] Dark-green: chipped. [Harl. ch.
52 H. 23.]
11.151. Sulph. cast of No. 11,150. [D.C., F. 196.]
11.152. [a.d. 1320.] Dark-green: a fragment containing
only the shield. [Harl. ch. 52 H. 24.]
Robert de Kyma, o/co. Line, Knt.
11,153. [a.d. 1274.] Creamy-white: very imperfect, in-
distinct. 1 1 in. [Harl. ch. 52 H. 3.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three estoiles (?)
Legend wanting.
Simon de Kyma, of co. Line.
11.154. \Temp. Joh.] Reddish-brown : chipped. 2--- in.
[Harl. ch. 52 G. 42.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a chevron betw. three
estoiles, in base a large crescent.
ei SIGIL IS MA.
11.155. Sulph. cast from- No. 11,154. [D.C., D. 242.]
Simon de Kimba, al. Kyma, of co. Line.
11,156. [Temp. John.] Creamy-yellow : fine, chipped. 2 in.
[Add. ch. 20.740.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a crescent and bordure.
® SIGILLVM : SIMONIS : DE : KIMBA.
William de Kima, al. Kyme,
son (?/ Philip de Kima H.
11.157. [a.d. 1256.] Green : fine, injured by casting, xf in.
[Harl. ch. 52 H. 28.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. ten crosses crosslet ; in
chief a label of three points for difference, KYME. Suspended
by a strap from a tree of three branches. Betw. two wingless
wyverns.
SIGILLVM : WILL6LMI ; 06 : KYM6.
Beaded borders.
11.158. Sulph. cast from No. 11,157. [D.C., E. 381.]
l66 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William de Kyma, al. Kyme,
Lord of Kyma, ami of Staliiigbiirgh, ind Baron.
11.159. [a.D. 1325.] Green : fine. App. by a plaited cord
of green silk. IJ in. X i in. [Harl. ch. 52 H. 32.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : a chevron diapered, betvv.
ten crosses crosslct, Kyme. Crest, above, without helmet or
wreath, an ox passant betw. two trees. Within a richly-
carved border.
SIGILLVM WILLGLMI D€ KYM6.
11.160. Sulph. cast from No. 11,159. [D-C, F. 224.]
11.161. [a.D. 1325.] Creamy-white: imperfect, indistinct.
[Harl. ch. 52 H. 31.]
Legend obscure.
11.162. Creamy-white : indistinct, appended to a charter
of the twelfth century by mistake of the repairer. [Harl. ch.
52 G. 27.]
11.163. [s. d.] Green : very indistinct. [Add. ch. 32,762.]
Another Seal.
11.164. [a.D. 1327.] Creamy-white: fine, cracked. I| in.
[Hark ch. 52 H. 34.]
A shield of arms, couchd : a chevron, with some uncertain
charges, betw. ten crosses crosslet, Kyme. Crest on a helmet
and mantling or lambrequin, an ox passant, beneath a tree (?)
In the field, on the left, a branch of trefoil foliage. Within a
carved panel with six cusps, ornamented with ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
~ SIGILLVM * WILLeLMl « D6 * KYMG ~
11.165. Sulph. cast of No. 11,164. [D-C, F. 225.]
11.166. [a.D. 133L] Green, mottled : somewhat indistinct.
[Harl. ch. 52 H. 35.]
11.167. [s. </.] Brown : injured, indistinct. [Harl. ch.
52 H. 27.]
Hugh de Kynardesleye, of co. Heref., Knt.
11.168. [a.D. 131 1.] Green: fine, edge chipped. \\ in.
[Add. ch. 17,392.]
A shield of arms : seme of crosses crosslet, a lion rampant,
Kinardesley. Suspended by a strap from a hook, and
betw. two wingless wyverns addorsed.
+ S' HVGONIS • D6 • KYNARDISL6Y*!
Beaded borders.
Agnes Kyngesford, widozv of Richard Kyngesford,
of Svieeth, co. Kent.
11,169. [a.D. 1574.] Red : imperfect, injured. About ^ in
[Add. ch. 26,002.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 167
A shield of arms of ornamental shape : a branch of roses,
slipped. Betw. the initial letters . . . K.
The same, used by John Kyngesford, so7i of the above.
11,170. [a.d. 1574] Red: imperfect, injured. [Add. ch.
26,002.]
John, Lord Kyngeston, Constable of Edinburgh Castle {?)
11.171. [a.d. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine but imperfect
impression, a great part of the 1. h. side wanting. 2f in.
[xcii. 65.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, queue fourchee. Sus-
pended on a tree of three branches. Supporters, dex., wanting ;
sin., a wyvern with wings expanded.
«■SIGILLVM ■lOHANN ON'.
Beaded borders.
Cotmterscal.
11.172. [a.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
W in. [xcii. 92.]
A shield of arms as in No. 11,171. In place of the legend,
a wavy scroll of foliage and flowers.
Beaded borders.
Walter de Kyngeston, son of Roger de Haya-Ori,-
of Kingston, co. Heref.
11.173. [a.d. 1237.] Dark-green. i-^V in. [Harl. ch.
52 E. 25.]
A shield of arms, of early shape : in chief two annulets.
g< SIGILL' WALT'I D' KING6ST'.
11.174. Sulph. cast from No. 11,173. [D.C., E., 328.]
Margeria de Kyriel.
See Margeria de Criel.
John Keyt, al. Kyte, Senr., of Ebrington, co. Glouc., Esq,
11,175. [a.d. 1634.] Red : chipped, indistinct. |- X i in.
[Add. ch. 6225.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three kites' heads
erased, Kite.
Beaded border.
168 CATALOGU1-: OF SEALS.
Thomas Kytson, Citizen and Mercer of London.
11.176. [a.D. 1527.] Red: chipped, i in. [Add. ch.
30,185.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, three lucics naiant in
pale, for Kytson ; 2, 3, three martlets, two and one. Above
the shield the initials 6. K.
Beaded border.
11.177. [A.D. 1532.] Red. [Harl. ch. 46 I. 11.]
Thomas Kytson, of Hengrave, co. Suff.
11,178. [a.D. 1576.] Brown: imperfect, indistinct. About
1^ in. [Add. ch. 15,781.]
An ornamental shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, three lucies
hauriant in fess, a chief, KiTSON ; 2, 3, quarterly, i., iv., three
pales, on a chief as many roundles, DONINGTON ; ii., iii., a
chevron betw. three pierced cinquefoils for mullets.
Legend destroyed.
See Harl. MSS. 1117, f. 15 ; 156c, f. 18 ; 1449, f. 2i b.
Seal used by Richard Lawson, son of George Lawson,
of Wil steed, co. Bedf, Gent I.
11.179. [a.D. 16S7.] Red: en placard, \mY>erkct fx^in.
[Add. ch. 24,138.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two chevrons betw. three roses,
Wykeham and New College, Oxford, and College of
THE Virgin, Winchester. Above the shield the initial
letters C. L. Below, in the field, the Wykeham Motto.
MANERS MAKE MAN.
The same, used by Thomas Lawson,
son of George Lawson, aforesaid.
11.180. [A.D. 1687.] Red : as described. [Add. ch.
24. 1 38-]
Tlie same, used by Bernard Nash, of Winsloiu, co. Bucks.
11.181. [a.D. 1668.] Red : as described. [Add. ch. 23,998.]
11,182. [15th cent.] Recent impression in gutta percha.
in. [xlvii. 1602.]
HERALDIC SEALS. l6g
A talbot sejant, collared and lined, beneath a forked tree.
In the field the initial letters U h
Cabled border.
Walter de la . . . . nerbi.
Seal tised by Bartholo.mew Grexehelle,
of Tenterden, co. Kent.
11,183. [A.D. 1393.] Red: injured by pressure, a in.
[Add. ch. 20,197.]
A shield of arms : three uncertain charges, two and one.
Within a cusped six-foil ; on a sprig.
Legend betw. the points.
WAI T€R_I D£_LA N6RBI (?)
Rinier de Labate.
11,184. [a.d. 1268.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I in. [Ixxxvi. 82.]
A shield of arms : a bend, diapered lozengy, betw. two
cotises. Betw. two estoiles, and within a trefoil panel.
e: SIGILLVM • RINieRI • D6 ■LABATe.
Beaded borders.
Apparently a foreign seal.
Rowland Lacon, of Kinlet (.?), co. Salop, Esq.
11,185. [i6th cent.] Plaster cast from imperfect and in-
distinct impression. i-j%- x I in. [Ixxxvi. 83.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly of sixteen pieces,
I, quarterly per fess indented, etc., Lacon, etc. Crest on a
helmet and ornamental mantling, a hawk.
ft + SIGILLVM jS ROWLANDI LA . .
Beaded border.
"Ma dame Aleys de Lascy," al. Lasci,
dan. of the Marquis of SalucES, in Italy,
and widow of EDMUND DE Lascy, ind Earl of Lincoln.
11.186. [A.D. 1270.] Bronze-green: originally fine, chipped,
imperfect. i\ X i-^ in. [Had. ch. 52 H. 43 B.]
Pointed oval : a shield of arms : three garbs, two and one.
Lacy. Suspended by an embroidered strap from a tree of
three branches ; and betw. two wavy sprigs of foliage.
[S^IGILLVM : « : ACLIC1]6 : * : DG : * : LASCI.
11.187. Sulph. cast of No. 11,186. [D.C., E. 390.]
170 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Eadmund de Lascy, al. Lasci, Constable of Chester.
11.188. [a.d. 1240-1257.] Bronze-green, i in. [Harl. ch.
83 G. 12.]
0. Wanting. It appears to have been about 2| in. diam.
R. A small round counterseal. \ in. A shield of arms :
three garbs, two and one, Lacy.
+ SeCRGTV • 6ADMVNDI D6 LASCI.
Beaded borders.
Gilbert de Lacy, son of Walter de Lacy, of co. Salop,
\ob. A.D. 1234.]
11.189. [Early 13th cent] Dark-green: fine. If in.
[Add. ch. 8335.]
A shield of arms : a fess.
*SIGILLVM GILB6RTI D€ LACL
Beaded border.
11.190. Plaster cast of No. 11,189. [Ixxxvi. 86.]
Henry de Lacy, [3?'^] Earl of Lincoln.
11,191. \circ. A.D. 1290.] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression, li in. [Ixxxvi. 84.]
Seal of arms as described for a counterseal to an equestrian
seal of the above Earl in vol. II., Nos. 6156-8.
S1GI[LLVJM S€[C]R6TL
Henry, son and heir of JOHN de Lacy, Knt.,
late Lord of Ryston Manor, co. Nortlit.
11,192. [A.D. 1357.] Red: indistinct. \% in. [Add. ch.
22,397.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three fleurs-de-lis. Within
a gothic trefoil panel.
SIGILLVM • HGN
Henry de Laci.
11,193. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
x^ in. [D.C., F. 320.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, Lacy. Suspended by a
strap from a tree of three branches. Betw. two wyverns.
Within a pointed gothic quatrefoil.
» SIGILLVM • HeNRICI • DC . . . ACI.
Henricus de Laci.
11,194. Plaster cast from indistinct impression. -|-^ in.
[Ixxxvi. 85.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 17I
A shield of arms : quarterly, a bend, and label of five
points. Betw. two garbs.
+ SeCRGTVM HeNRlCI D€ LACI.
Beaded borders.
John de Lascy, al. Lasci,
\\si\ Earl of Lincoln and Constable of Qiester.
[A.D. 1232-1240.]
Seo'etian.
11,195. Dark-green, mottled. \\ in. A thick and bulky-
seal, as is usual in the Byland Abbey Charters, of which this
is one. [Add. ch. 7465.]
Seal of arms, here used separately, as described for a
counterseal to an equestrian seal of the above Earl in Vol. II.,
No. 6161.
Peter de Lacy, of co. Kent, Clerk,
Receiver of Edward, Prince of Wales, at London.
11.196. [A.D. 1366.] Red: injured by pressure. i in.
[Harl. ch. 58 A. iS.]
A shield of arms : on a fess four pales wavy betw. three
leopards' heads erased, Lacy. Within a carved trefoil panel.
SistU' : Jictri : tit : Xatv.
Beaded borders.
11.197. [A.D. 1354.] Red: fine, only a fragment. [Add.
ch. 15,442.]
Roger de Lasci, Constable of Chester.
11.198. [a.D. 1179-1211.] Light-yellowish semi-trans-
parent. 2-L in. [Harl. ch. 56 H. 43 A.]
f). A heart-shaped shield of arms : quarterly, a bendlet,
and in chief over all a label of seven points.
e«SIGILL' [RO]GeRl D6 BV[LA]RII CGSTRIG.
R. A smaller round counterseal. if in. An interlaced
ornament, somewhat resembling patterns on early sepulchral
crosses, and here used as a rebus on the name of LacY.
§? SIGILL' • ROGeRI • D€ ■LASCI ' CONSTABVL' • C€STRe.
The final e of Ccstre is reversed.
11.199. Sulph. cast of No. 11,198. [D.C., D. 244, 245.]
11.200. Creamy-white, semi-transparent : originally fine,
very imperfect. [Add. ch. 22,322.]
^ SIGILL' ROGe
H. Chipped, but with mark of the handle ; and wormed.
+ SIGILL' ■ROGGRI • D€ • LASCI • CONCSTJABVL' • C€STRe •
The final € of Ccstre reversed.
172 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Reverse used alone.
12.201. [Copy made in 14th cent, of a Charter circ. temp.
Joh.] with seal. Brown : a thick massy seal as is usual with
the Byland Abbey charters, of which this is one. [Add. ch.
7477-]
Legend very indistinct.
This seal appears to be a mediaeval and clumsy forgery,
made by taking an impression of the genuine reverse in some
hardening material.
Another Seal.
11.202. Plaster cast from fine impression. 2| in. [Ixxix.
79. 80.]
0. A griffin, contourne, in combat with a snake, which is
biting its neck.
©SIGILL' RQGeRl CONSTABVLARII CeSTRIE.
The letters A R in Constabularii are united.
R. As in No. 11,198.
Walter de Lascy, al. Laci, Lord of Ludlow,
of CO. Salop.
11.203. \Temp. John.] Dark-green : fine, chipped, li in.
[Add. ch. 19,803.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a fess.
© SIGILLVM WALTGRI • DG • LACI.
Cf. Add. ch. 19,282, Tcinp. Joh. ; S055, Early Hen. IH.
11.204. [Early Hen. III.] Dark-green: chipped. [Add.
ch. 8336.]
«■SIG TeRl 01.
11.205. \ante A.D. 1241.] Dark-green: imperfect. [Add.
ch. 8343-]
S! SIGI . . . . W ACL
Thomas Lambe, of Stowlangtoft, co. Siiff., Joiner.
11,206. [A.D. 1629.] Red. -fJ- x t^ in. [Harl. ch. 112 A.
53-] . .
Oval: a shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, a fess ermine, betw.
three mascles, for Lamb ; 2, 3, uncertain. Over all an
escutcheon with indistinct charges. Crest on a helmet,
ornamental mantling and wreath, two wolves' heads erased,
addorsed.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 173
Johanna de Lamboume.
Seal used by RALPH //. Radulphi, Parson of
Bolemere Church, \Bulvier^ co. Essex.
11,207. [a.d. 1332.] Green: chipped, indistinct. 4 in-
[Harl. ch. 54 H. 19.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dcx., two bends sinister, sitt., a
fess and in chief a label of two points. Suspended by a strap
held in the beak of a bird flying, issuing from the top of the
seal. Betvv. two wavy sprigs of foliage and flowers.
S' lOH'e D6 LAMBOVRN6.
John Lambome,
Citizen and Cellariiis, Saddler (?) of London.
11.208. [a.d. 1392.] Red: fine, chipped. ^ in. [Harl.
ch. 52 H. 57.]
A shield of arms : a rose-tree in flower, in chief three boars'
heads couped. Within a cusped panel.
+ ioJjanncs • lamtorn +
The letters B O, oi Lauiborn are conjoined.
Cabled borders.
11.209. Sulph. cast of No. 11,208. [D.C., F. 585.]
William Lampet, of co. Siiff., Esq.
11.210. [a.d. 1417.] Red: indistinct. | in. [Cott. ch.
xxvii. 208.]
An escallop. In allusion to the arms of Lampet. Within
a bilobe of tracer}'.
ss itstllu : totllclmt : lampet.
Henry de Lancastir, Lord of Monmouth,
1st Baron, son of EDMUND PlantagENET,
Earl of Lancaster, ob. 12,4S-
11.211. [a.d. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. 24- in. [Ixxix. 85.]
A shield of arms, concha : ENGLAND, with a bend over all.
Crest on a helmet and lambrequin, a dragon, or wyvern.
Supporters, two dragons.
* S' H6NRIGI ■06 • LANCASTIR • DOMINCI • D:e. MONGMYTA.
Beaded borders.
Sandford, Geneal. Hist., p. 109.
Henry de Lancastria, gth {?) Earl of Derby.
11,212. [a.d. 1337-1345.] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
liin. [D.C., F. 292.]
A shield of arms : ENGLAND, with over all a bendlet.
Over the shield a small bird. At each side a branch of ivy.
T74 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Within a carved gothic eight-foil panel, ornamented with
small ball-flowers along the inner edge.
» S' HGNRICI • D€ ■LANCASTRIA • COMITIS • D€RBYe.
Beaded border.
Henry de Lancastre, ist Baron {?) ob. 1345.
(? Later seal of the same person as the preceding.)
11.213. [14th cent.] Gutta-percha impression from good
impression, the edge chipped. \% in. [xlvii. 59.]
A shield of arms : England, with over all a b'endlet.
Within an elaborately traced gothic panel of two triangles
interlaced, the inner edge six-foiled and ornamented with
small ball-flowers.
Legend betw. the six apices of the triangles.
[SIG]!! LVM • H _ GNRI _ CI • DS _ LANCA _ STRC.
Beaded border.
John de Landa, son of EUDO DE Landa,
of CO. Line, Clerk.
11.214. [Late 13th cent] Dark-green : indistinct.
iJ- X i in. [Harl. ch. 52 L 5.]
0. Pointed oval : a shield of arms : three roundles, two and
one.
® S' DOMI • lOHAIS • De LADA.
B. A small round counterseal. -^ in. A rose of six
Ic&vcs
+ S' leH' DG LA LAND6 CL'.
11.215. Dark-green : indistinct. [Harl. ch. 52 I. 4.]
Another Seal.
11.216. [Late 13th cent] Green : imperfect 4 in. [Harl.
ch. 52 I. 3.]
A shield of arms : three roundles, two and one.
CSS AMI • A]M6Z • LGL • AMI • A[V€Z].
Edward Lane, of London, Getitl.
11,217. [a.d. 1686.] Red : en placard. ^ X -| in. [Add.
ch. 30,177.]
Oval : on a wreath, a demi-lion rampant, guttd (?) Crest
of Lane.
Beaded border.
John Lane.
See John Fastolfe.
HERALDIC SEALS. 175
John Langbroke, of co. Devon (?)
11,218. [a.D. 1500.] Green: injured by pressure. fX-iin.
[Egert. ch. 271.]
Oval : a shield of arms : illegible.
Edward Langford, of London (?)
11,219. [a.D. 1442.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. ^ in.
[Harl. ch. 79 A. 5.]
A wild man, in the right hand apparently a helmet crested
with a squirrel.
Cabled border.
John Langford, of Salford, co. Beds.
11,220. [a.D. 1 60S.] Pale-red. i in. [Add. ch. 23,848.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron three mullets pierced.
Beaded border.
de Langgeleye.
Seal jised by John Ate Hethe, Se7ir.,
of Strood, CO. Kent.
11.221. [a.D. 1386.] Red: injured by pressure. [Harl.
ch. 50 E. ^iQ?^
A shield of arms : a stag's head cabossed, with an in-
distinct charge betw. the antlers.
» S' OFICCC) : D€ : LANGG€L€Ye.
11.222. Plaster cast, [xcviii. 58.]
11.223. [a.D. 1386.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. [Harl.
ch. 5 1 E. 46.]
!» S' OFICCC?) : 06 : LA
This may be primarily a manorial or forest seal, used by
John Ate Hethe as a personal seal in these instances.
Margaret, wife of William de Langham,
of CO. Norf.
11,224. [a.D. 1355.] Green, mottled: edge chipped. | in.
[Add. ch. 22,573.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three cinquefoils. Betw. two
small slipped quatrefoils.
Ss MA AD ■MOVN • QV€R.
Inner border ornamented with small quatrefoils.
176 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John .... ssi, Clerk.
Seal used by REGINALD Langham,
of Barleston, co. Leic.
11,225. [a.d. 1444.] Red : imperfect. \ in. [Add. ch.
26,926.]
A shield of arms : an oak-tree eradicated (?)
+ S' lOH .... SSI • CL'ICl.
Robert Langham, of Coppeshill, co. Leic, Esq.
11,226. [a.d. 1444.] Red. -l in. [Add. ch. 26,927.]
An eagle rising, perhaps for a crest.
In the field an illegible motto : —
(?) Stoal tocUf.
Cf. Add. ch. 21,386, A.D. 1438.
William de Langham, of co. Noif.
11,227. [a.d. 1355.] Green, mottled : edge chipped. -Jin.
[Add. ch. 22,573.]
A shield of arms : a fess and label, LanGHAM.
IS S' WILL'I D' • LANGHAM.
John de Langle ....
Seal used by Agnes de Coppidok, of co. Stiff.
11,228. [.^..D. 1365.] Red and green mottled: imperfect.
A in. [Add. ch. 9639.]
A shield of arms : vaire, on a bend three lures (?). Betw.
three flowers. Within a gothic trefoil panel, ornamented with
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
[+ S'] I0HANNICS3 • DG ■LANGL
Hugh de Langelonde,
S071 a7ld heir of 'D.'HlCHO'L.K'i DE LANGELONDE.
11,229. [a.d. 1 316.] Dark-green : fine, edge chipped.
•I- X f in. [Harl. ch. 52 I. 22.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three escallops, over all a bend.
Suspended by a strap from a tree of three branches. Betw.
two wingless wyverns.
John de Langton, al. Langeton, Knt.
11,230. [a.d. 1319.] Red: edge injured. 4 in. [Add.
ch. 21,182.]
A shield of arms : vaire. Background diapered lozengy.
Ss S' lOH'IS De LANGTON.
HERALDIC SEALS. 177
John Langton.
See D R
'Rz.l^'h, sou and heir of loHJA de Langeton, /v";//.,
of Hyndelegh, co. Lane.
11,231. [a.D. 1 361.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. \i^ in.
[Add. ch. 17,683.]
A shield of arms : three chevrons, Langtox. Within a
carved panel.
* S' RADVLPHI LA G.
The letters A D of Radulplii are conjoined.
Robert, son of ]0H^ de Langtone, a/. Langeton, Knt.,
of Hyndelegh, co. Lane, Lord of Alakerfeld.
11.232. [a.D. 1325.] Red. fin. [Add. ch. 17,670.]
A shield of arms : vaire. Betw. three trefoiled sprigs.
» S' R0B6RTI • De • LANGTONE.
11.233. [.\.D. 1334.] Green. [Add. ch. 17,679.]
John Langworth, of Bucksted, co. Siiff., D.D.
11,234. [a.D. 1602.] Red : injured by pressure. About
i X I in. [Add. ch. 30,839.]
Oval : a shield of arms : illegible except in sinister chief,
three dragons' heads, two and one, Langworth.
John, son of Robert de Lanum, of co. Nott.
11.235. [a.D. 1345.] Reddish - brown, opaque. \% in.
[Add. ch. 5399.]
A shield of arms : a saltire lozengy betw. four slipped
trefoils. Within a cusped gothic panel.
^~ SIGIL' lOH'lS • FIL'I • ROB'TI • DG ■LANVM.
Another Seal.
11.236. [a.D. 1358.] Green: a fragment. About f in.
when perfect. [Lansd. ch. 31 l]
A shield of arms : on a chief three goats' heads erased.
Within a gothic panel.
J» SIGI NVM.
John Lanye, of cos. Norf. and Suff., Esq.
11.237. [a.D. 1588.] Red: indistinct. About -|-^ X A '"•
[Add. ch. 10,339.]
Oval: on a wreath a merman holding a hawk's bell(?)
cf Crest of L.\NY.
Cabled border.
VOL. in. N
1/8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William Larke, of London, Esq.
11,238. [a.ij. 156S.] Red : chipped, f x ^i in. [Harl.
ch. 79 A. 6.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a bend bctw. six martlets a
fleur-de-lis, betw. two eagles rising reguardant.
Beaded border.
Ralph de Lascelles.
11,239. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
injured, f in. [D.C., F. 316.]
A shield of arms : ermine, three garbs, two and one. Sus-
pended by a strap from a hook, and betw. an estoile betw.
two pellets on the left, and a crescent betw. two pellets on
the right.
W S' RADVLFI : DC : LASCGLLeS.
Roger de Lascelles, of co. Line, Knt.
11,240. [Temp. Edw. I.] Dark-green: indistinct. I in.
[Harl. ch. 52 I. 41.]
A shield of arms : three chaplets, two and one, LASCELLES.
t~ FRANCE • LGGe • T€G6.
Beaded border.
Thomas de Lascelles, Knt.
11,241. [.\.D. 1259.] Green: originally fine, chipped.
Il in. [Add. ch. 19,898.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, vaire. Background
replenished with springs of foliage.
e: S[IG]ILL' © THOMe • [DG] • LACSCEULES.
Walter Lassels.
See John de Hemyngford.
Lateward, Laward, al. Lord.
See Henry Polsted.
Raffe Lathom, al. Lathaum.
See William Minterne.
Alice, ivife of William Le Latimer,
co-Iteircss of CHRISTIANA Ledet, of CO. Bedf., etc.
11,242. [a.d. 1311.] Bronze-green: fine, edge chipped.
If X I L in. [Add. ch. 19,954.]
Pointed oval : two shields of arms, side by side : dex., a
cross flory, L.\TIMER ; sm., seven mascles, three, three, and
one, Br.wbrooke. Each suspended by a strap, on a tree
HERALDIC SEALS. 179
of three branches. Background and field of the shields
stippled.
SIGILLVM : ALICie : LG : LATIM6Re.
Cf. Harl. MSS. 1171, f. 25 ; 1553, ff. 48-50.
Edward Latimir, al. Latimer,
son and heir ^/THOMAS Latimer, Knt., of co. Northt.
11.243. [15th cent] Red: injured by pressure, cut from
a charter, i^ in. [xxxvi. 134]
A shield of arms : a cross flor>^ over all in chief a label of
three points. Within a panel of eight cusps.
w StgiTIum -« cBtoarDt -« lattmir «<
11.244. [a.d. 1403.] Light-brown : chipped. [Harl. ch.
52 L 48.]
11.245. Sulph. cast of No. 11,243. [D.C., G. 102.]
John Latimer, al. Latymer, so7i of Nicholas Latymer,
of COS. Leic. and Northt.
11.246. [a.d. 1340.] Red. ^ in. [Sloan, ch. xxxii. 3.]
A shield of arms, couclie: a cross patonce, a bend for
difference, LATIMER. Crest on a helmet and lambrequins, a
pair of antlers.
S' lOH'IS • LATIMGR.
11.247. Sulph. cast of No. 11,246, chipped. [D.C., F. 329.]
Nicholas le Latimer.
11.248. [14th cent.] Red : chipped. Cut from a charter.
J-f in. [xxxvi. 1 16.]
A shield of arms : a cross patonce, on a bend three fleurs-
de-lis, Latimer. Within a carved gothic panel.
Sigtiru • Sni «!«.«»* ntrolai ;*« le -« lattmer «<«
Cf. Harl. ch. 84 A. 50, a.d. 1311 ; 52 I. 47, A.D. 1314.
Thomas Latimer, '' Bochard."
11.249. [a.d. 1335.] Dark-green, mottled, fin. [xxxvi.
76.-]
A shield of arms : a cross patonce, in chief a label of five
points.
S' THOM6 LATlMeR BOCHARD.
The letters E R of Latimer, and A R of Bochard are
respectively conjoined.
Thomas le Latimer.
11.250. [Temp. Edw. III.] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression. \ in. [Ixxxvi. 91.]
A shield of arms ; on a cross patonce five escallops, in
chief dexter a fleur-de-lis.
. . . SILL . . . . e. LATICM]eR.
N 2
l80 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Thomas Latymer of Braybrooke, Kiil., Lord of Wardon,
CO. Northt.
11.251. [a.d. 1365.] Green, mottled. i in. [Add. ch.
8131.]
A shield of arms : a cross patonce, in chief a label of three
points, Latimer. Betw. two small cinquefoil roses. Within
a carved panel with points of a triangle and cinquefoil inter-
laced, ornamented along the inner edge with small ball-
flowers.
» SIGILLVM -w THOMe «^ LATIM€R.
11.252. [a.d. 1385.] Red: fine, very fragmentary. [Add.
ch. 22,215.]
» HOMC M6R.
11.253. [a.d. 13S5.] Red : fine, edge chipped. i in.
[Add. ch. 22,216.]
R! SIGILLVM *< THOM MGR.
William Le Latimer, Lord of Corby, \st Baron.
11,254. [a.d. 1301.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
li in. [Ixxxvi. 90.]
A shield of arms : a cross patonce, Latimer. Suspended
by a strap from a tree of three branches. Betw. two
wyverns.
» S' WILLGLMI • Le • LATIM6R.
Beaded borders.
William de Laton, of co. Diirh., Knt.
11,255. [a.d. 1294.] Brown, varnished: indistinct, fin.
[Egert.ch. 538.]
A shield of arms : a cross moline, Laton.
Legend illegible.
John Latton, of Kingston Bagpjize, co. Berks, Esq.
11,256. [a.d. 1592.] Red: chipped, indistinct, f X | in.
[Add. ch. 19,194.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a saltire raguly,
Latton ; 2, three bends wavy, LSBURY ; 3, ermine, three
bows and an arrow in each, two and one, Cheverer ; 4,
three fusils in fess, Perecv.
Cf. Harl. MS. 5822, f. 27.
Arthur Lauelys, al. Levelis, of Trezvoef, co. Cornw.
11,257. [a.d. I 6x6.] Red : imperfect. About i X | in.
[Add. ch. 15,379.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three mullets,
within a bordure, on the chevron an annulet for difference.
HERALDIC SEALS. l8l
Robert de La Launde, or John Nuttynges, of Kyrketon,
CO. Cauibr.
11,258. [a.D. 1379.] Red: indistinct. :| in. [Add. ch.
25.945-]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three clusters of grapes,
slipped (?) Very doubtful.
HVNDIS
Thomas de La Launde, of co. Line.
11,259. [a.D. 1370.] Red: injured. [Harl. ch. 52 I. 8.]
A shield of aims: a chevron betw. three billets, De LA
Lande. Bctvv. three bees over the shield, a tree at each side,
and in the base a stag's head cabossed. Within a cusped
panel.
S' THOMe Oe • LA • LAVND6.
Martha Launder, of St. Georges, Hanover Square, co. Midd.
11,260. [a.D. 1742.] Red: en placard, on a tape; edge
broken, a X I in. [Add. ch. 9314.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a gem-ring betw.
three cinquefoils, within a bordure engrailed. Crest on a
helmet, mantling and wreath a tree. On a scroll below the
shield the motto : —
REQVIESCO • SVB ■VMBRA.
Geoffrey de Laurtun.
11,261. {Temp. Edw. I.] Pale-green. I in. [xxxvi. y^.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, four escallops counterchanged.
e< S' GALFRIDl • 06 • LAVRTVN.
Geofifrey Lauther, of co. Kent, Esq.
11,262. [a.D. 1440.] Red : fine, imperfect. About I ii..
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 79 A. 8.]
A shield of arms : six annulets, three, two, and one, in fess
point a martlet for difference, LoWTHER. Within a pointed
trefoil panel.
«< galfrtflt
Thos. Lawrence.
See Thomas Fane.
William, so)i of Willlvm Lawrence, (/ Yanioortk,
CO. Gloucester, Yeouian.
11,263. [a.D. 1568.] Red, discoloured. \ in. [Harl. ch.
yj A. 20.]
A goat's head erased.
l82 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Wm. Lawrence, Senr.
See Thos. Fane.
Andrew Lawry.
See John Newbery.
Martin Lawry, of Slier ford, co. Devon, Clerk.
11,264. [a.D. 1 597.] Brownish-red : indistinct. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 13,232.]
A shield of arms : on a wreath a buck's head couped.
George Lawson, of Osivorthe parva, co. Dnrh.
11,265. [a.D. 1567.] Red. J- in. [Cott. ch. xxx. 4.]
On a wreath, two arms embowed, habited, supporting the
Sun. Crest of Law.son.
Beaded border.
Richard and George Lawson.
See C L .
Richard Lawson, son of GEORGE LAWSON,
of Milbrooke, co. Bedf.
11,266. [a.D. 1694.] Red: ^-////rttv?;'^, on a papered label.
I X -rV'n- [Add. ch. 24,103.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three martlets,
Law.son. Crest, on a helmet, ornamental mantling and
wreath, two arms couped, in the hands a ring, gemmed,
within the ring the sun in splendour.
Beaded border.
Ralph Layton, al. Layghton, of the Bryne,
CO. Lane. Gentl.
11.267. [a.D. 1595.] Red, the paper of the charter being
cut and folded back before impression : en placard, f xVr ''i-
[Harl. ch. 83 H. 19.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a fcss betw. six crosses crosslet
(fitchces ?), an annulet for difference, LaytoN.
11.268. [a.D. 1592.] Red: very indistinct. [Harl. ch.
85 G. II.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 183
Richard de Lea, of co. Essex.
Seal used by NICHOLAS ATTE Herne.
11,269. [a. D. 1379.] Green. -I- in. [Add. ch. 19,972.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three leopards' face.<5,
Lee. Within a gothic panel of rich tracery.
» SIGILLVM : RICARDI : DG : LGA.
Simon de Lebbene.
See Gilbert Meydene.
Henry Lecheford, of Cherlcivode, co. Siirr.
11,270. [a.d. 1378.] Dark-green : upper part wanting,
in. [Add. ch. 17,333.]
A shield of arms : a ram's head cabossed.
6NRICI LeCH6F
Inner border carved, outer border beaded.
Nicholas de Lecheford.
Seal used by Johanna, dan. (/Walter de Bray,
of Henewyk, co. Bedf.
11,271. [a.d. 1352.] Dark-green. |- in. [Add. ch. 35,034.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. six martlets. Within a
carved gothic panel with ten points, the alternate points
contain the letters A • M ■R • lA. for Maria (?)
Ss SIGILLV : NICHOLAY : DG : L6CHeFORD.
Sir Richard Lechford, of Shelwood, co. Surr.
11,272. [A.D. 1635.] Red : injured. -^ X -r%- in. [Add.
ch. 18,944.]
Oval : on a wreath a unicorn's head erased, maned and
horned, on the horn a serpent. Crest of Lech FORD.
Cabled border.
Isabella de Ledeburn.
Seal used by John Sewell, of co. Bedf.
11,273. [A.D. 1441-] Red : from a ring, i x -j-V in-
[Add. ch. 35.243-]
Octagonal signet : a shield of arms : three lions passant in
pale. In the field the legend : —
iBabrir . flr . IrDrljuvn,
Beaded border.
184 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Edmond Lee, of Pytlestlwrne, co. Buck.,
sou of Edmund Lee.
11.274. [A.D. 1593.] Red: fine. From a ring. -firX-nr'"-
[Harl. ch. 75 G. 46.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess betw. three crescents, Lee.
Crest on a helmet, wreath, and ornamental mantling, an
eagle preying on a bird's leg erased.
Beaded border.
11.275. [A.D. 1593.] Another. [Harl. ch. 75 G. 47.]
John Lee, of Harliugdou, co. Bcdf., Geutl. (.^)
Seal used by Roger Alford, of Hytcliant, co. Buck., Esq.
11.276. [A.D. 1565.] Red. A in. [Harl. ch. 77 H. 9.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a chevron betw. three
leopards' (?) faces, if) Lee.
Beaded border.
Ralph Lee, of Langley.
11.277. [A.D. 1440.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I X -j-i in. [Ix.x.Kvi. 92.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess betw. seven billets, four in
chief, two and one in base, Lee.
Legend on a belt.
: » : $igillum : laDuliJlji : Icr.
Beaded border.
John Leeds.
See Edward Fraunceys.
John de Leek, of cos. Suff. and Essex, Knt.
11.278. [a.D. 1397.] Red: originally fine, very fragment-
ary. About i in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 47 F. 9.]
A shield of arms, coucke : on a saltire engrailed (nine)
annulets, Leek. Crest on a helmet, wanting. In the field
on the left a wavy scroll of foliage.
Legend wanting.
Ralph Leek.
11.279. [a.D. 1429.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
.sion. [Ixx.wi. 94.]
A shield of arms : on a saltire engrailed nine annulets,
Leek, within a bordure of uncertain charges, perhaps quatre-
foils. Betw. three sprigs of foliage.
HERALDIC SEALS. 185
Helmyng Leget.
11.280. [a.D. 1401.] Red: injured by pressure. i in.
[Cott. ch. xxvii. 78.]
A shield of arms : a saltire engrailed, in chief an annulet
for difference.
Sigtllu *< ijdmijngc leg
Cf. Elvnynus Leget, A.D. 1406, witness in Ashdon, co. Essex. Hari.
ch. 5S H. 7.
11.281. Sulph. cast of No. 11,280. [D.C., G. 89.]
George Legge, ist Baron Dartmouth.
11.282. [a.D. 1685.] Wafer, covered with paper before
impression : en placard, wormed, injured, indistinct. \\ in.
[Add. ch. 13,617.]
A shield of arms: quarterly, 1,4, a buck's head cabossed,
Legge ; 2, 3, two bars and in chief three mullets, Washing-
TOX ; over all an escutcheon, a lion rampant betw. six fleurs-
de-lis, Archibold. Ensigned with a baron's coronet. Crest
on a helmet out of a ducal coronet a plume of six, for five,
ostrich feathers. Supporters, dex., a lion seme of fleurs-de-
lis, on the head a ducal coronet, thereout six, for five, ostrich
feathers ; sin., a buck seme of mullets. In base a label
without motto.
Carved border.
11.283. [a.D. 1686.] Another : wormed. [Add. ch. 13,619.]
de Leghe.
Seal used by Thomas atte Halle, son and heir of
John atte Halle.
11,284. [a.D. 1404.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. | in.
[Add. ch. 18,157.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three estoiles, and in chief a
martlet for difference.
D6 LeGH€ (0
Alice, zvife of Walter Leicestre, of London.
11,285. [a.D. 1363.] Red: injured, indistinct in places.
^ in. [Harl. ch. 53 A. 3.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three roses. Within a
carved gothic panel.
» *tgtnum : aliric : U . . . . rnUrr (?)
John Leicester.
11,286. [a.D. 1377.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
\% in. [Ixxxvi. 95.]
l86 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms, coticJu': a fess betw. three fleurs-de-lis,
Leicester. Crest on a helmet, out of an indistinct coronet,
a swan's head and neck couped, guttee [de sang]. Within a
carved gothic panel ornamented with small ball-flowers or
quatrefoils along the inner edge.
S' : toijannis : Irtccftrc :
Richard de Leicestria, Rector of Castre [Castor],
CO. Northt.
11,287. [a.d. 1375.] Creamy-white: very indistinct. -J- in.
[Add. ch. 19,917.]
A shield of arms : two bends sinister engrailed. Within a
carved golhic panel.
St SIGILLV • RICARDI • 06 BGRKL' . . . . P)
Walter Leycestre, of co. Buck.
11.288. [A.D. 1375.] Red : fine, edge chipped. ^ in.
[Harl. ch. 85 G. 26.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a chief indented. In the dexter
chief a pierced mullet. Betw. four small cinqucfoils. Sus-
pended by a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved and
cusped panel ornamented with small quatrefoils or ball-
flowers along the inner edge.
• S' toaltfit : «< : Irgrcftn'a :
11.289. Sulph. cast of No. 11,288. [D.C., F. 490.]
Leigh, Anns of.
See Dame Wenefrid Bonde.
Alice Leighe, of London, zvidoiv, late wife of
Sir Thomas Leighe, late Alderman of London.
11,290. [A.D. 1586.] Red: injured. ^ in. [Add. ch.
36,420.]
A shield of arms : a wolfs head erased betw. two phcons
in fess.
■D • ALICE ■LE . .
Charles Leighe, of London, Merchant.
11,291. [a.d. 1595.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 23,233.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, on a chevron three
lions rampant, LEIGH ; 2, indistinct ; 3, on a bend three
quatrefoils ; 4, imperfect.
Crest on a helmet and mantling, wanting.
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 187
William Leigh, al. Leygh, of Thames Ditton,
CO. Siirr., Gent I.
11,292. [a.d. 1609.] Red : injured. -fV X i in. [Harl.
ch. 75 H. 41.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three leopards'
heads cabossed, LEIGH.
William Leigh.
Seal used by Sir FRANCIS RusSELL, of Nortliall, co. Herts.
11,293. [a.d. 1612.] Red: imperfect, indistinct, f X f in.
[Harl. ch. 80 C. 6.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a chevron three lions rampant,
in dexter chief an annulet, LEIGH.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, on a mount a
lion couchant guardant with an annulet on the breast.
William Leighton.
11,294. [a.d. 1587.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
J-l X i in. [Ixxxvii. 27.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly per fess indented,
Leighton, a crescent for difference. Crest on a wreath, a
wyvern. Betw. the initial letters W. L.
Beaded border.
Richard de Lekamsted.
11,295. [a.d. 1360.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. I in. [Ixxxvi. 96.]
A shield of arms : two swords in saltire, points upwards,
betw. four keys. On a tree. Betw. the words bcl Oc |3trttOIU
» . Stgill' ♦ rirarDi : Uc : IffeamftrU s s* *< ss
Inner border carved.
Nicholas Leke, 4//^ Earl of Scarsdale, Lord Lieut, and
Custos Rotidoriim of co. Derby.
11,296. [a.d. 17 1 2.] Wafer, covered with paper before
impression : en placard, if in. [Woll. ch. xi. 61.]
A shield of arms: quarterly, I, on a chevron engrailed
nine annulets, Leke, etc. Ensigned with an earl's coronet.
Supporters, two angels. In base on a scroll the motto : —
[GJLORIA [DEO IN] EXCECLSIS.]
William Lelhome, Goldsmith, son and heir of
William Lelhome, of Lc Grove Manor, co. Oxon.
11,297. [a.d. 1429.] Red : fragmentary. About | X W '"•
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 53 A. 5.]
1 88 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Octagonal signet : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three
roundles, in chief a label of three points. In the field above
the shield, the legend : —
Icl) .... m.
Cabled border.
Joseph Lem, Citizen and Tyler of London.
11,298. [a.D. 1667.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : indistinct, f X -j- in. [Add. ch. 17,614.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three bucks'
heads cabossed.
Thomas de Lemenstre, of Askboiirn, co. Derb.
11,299. [A.D. 1366.] Red: fine. ^ in. [Woll. ch. vi. 23.]
A shield of arms (?) : a fess betw. the initials T. L., and in
chief also two crescents. Within a carved double quatrefoil
panel.
© SIGILLVM : THOMG : D'LeMeNSTR6.
Richard Lenglis.
See Rich. Le Engleys.
John Lennard, of co. Kent, Esq.
11.300. [a.D. 1569.] Dark-green: very indistinct, injured
by pressure, -f X ^ in. [Harl. ch. "]•] A. 22.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : on a fess, betw. [three]
eagles' heads [erased, a lion passant betw. two fleurs-de-lis],
Lennard.
Rowland Leynthale, al. Lenthall, of Hampton Court, Knt.,
Master of the Robes to Henry IV., a Com wander at Aginconrt.
11.301. [a.D. 1416.] Plaster cast. \-^ in. [Ixxxvi. 98.]
A shield of arms, coitche: quarterly, 1,4, on a bend cotised
three pierced mullets, Lenthall ; 2, 3, a bend fusily. Crest
on a helmet and ornamental mantling a (peacock's?) head
betw. two wings erect.
Legend on a ribbon : —
S' • rotolanDc • Irgntijiilc : mtUtts.
Border carved with ball-flowers.
Roland Lenthall, Lord of Haverford-west, co. Pembr., Knt.
Official or Cliancery Seal.
11,302. [.\.D. 1449-1450.] Plaster cast from impression :
indistinct in places. 2-t in. [Ixxxvi. 97.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 1 89
A large shield of arms : (perhaps reversed by error of the
engraver) ; per pale, dex., quarterly, i, 4, a lion rampant ;
2, 3, chequy ; dex., quarterly, i, 4, a bend fusily, Lexthall ;
2, 3, on a bend betw. two cotises three pierced mullets, Len-
THALL. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree. Within
a cusped panel, the background rjplenished with flowering
branches.
-»< ^igillum «< . . ofBctt . . «< Domtnti «< ijaucr *< forDtc «<
Cf. R. Fenton, Tour through Pembrokeshire, p. 211, and Appendi.\
No. II ; and Harl. MS. 1556, f. iig^.
This seal should be among Local Seals after No. 4981, vol. 11. p. SS.
Master Henry Leo, Physician.
11,303. [Late 14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impres-
sion. I in. [Ixxxvii. 26.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Betw. five slipped
trefoils. Within a cusped panel of eight points.
+ S' • MAGRI ■HGNRICI • LGONIS • PHISICI.
Cf. arms of LeoX, a lion rampant, in Dedington church, co. Oxon.
Richard de Lerlinggre.
Seal used by Willla.m de Lirlingg, of Eiieldene,
or Elvedene, co. Stiff.
11,304. [a.D. 1353.] Green: imperfect, indistinct. -i-X^in.
[Add. ch. 14,989.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chief. Suspended by a strap
from a hook. Within a cusped gothic panel.
» SIG' • RICARDI ■D6 • L€RLINGGRe <«
Walter Lescot, or Le Scot.
Seal used by Joiix EDWARD, Chaplain, of co. Northt.
11,305. [A.D. 1401.] Red : indistinct, i X i in. [Add.
ch. 2i,So8.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant. Above the
shield a small rose. Within a pointed quatrefoil.
a S' WALT6R1 L6SC0Ta«(?)
Richard Le Scrope, al. Lescrope, Clievr.
11,306. [a.D. 1379.] Green: fine, i in. [Add. ch. 19,897.]
A shield of arms : a bend, the field diapered. Suspended
by a strap from a forked tree growing on a tun or barrel from
which, at the sides, spring two slipped leaves. Within a
carved gothic border.
5' : rirarlri : Ir : frrojjc.
I90 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Lese, of co. Siirr.
11,307. [a.d. 1392.] Red: indistinct, cracked. -Lf in.
[Add. ch. 18,677.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three leopards' faces.
Within a border engrailed.
S' lOHACNNJIS Le L
Richard de Lestewych, {al. Lyftewych) of co. Siirr.
11,308. [a.d. 1348.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. About
^ in. [Add. ch. 23,100.]
A shield of arms : a bar, over all a bendlet, in chief a label
of three points.
S' G' DRCNAVV (?)
Cf. Add. ch. 23,114.
Hamond, son and heir of Sir NICHOLAS Lestraunge,
of Hunstanton, co. Norf.
11,309. [a.d. 1560.] Red: imperfect, indistinct, cracked.
A X i in. [Add. ch. 19,372.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : two lions passant
guardant, in pale, over all a bend for difference, Lestrange.
Beaded border.
John, son of Roger Lestraunge, 6th Baron,
of Knokyn, co. Salop.
11.310. [A.D. 1396.] Red : fine, imperfect. i| in. [HarL
ch. 56 F. 24.]
A shield of arms : two lions passant in pale. Suspended
by a strap from a forked tree. Within a finely carved gothic
panel.
S : tofjannis : Icftrangc : Somt[ni : Dc : U]nofti)ito.
Cabled border.
11.311. Sulph. cast from No. 11,310. [D.C., F. 595.]
11.312. [a.d. 1385.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. [Harl.
ch. 56 F. 21.]
ran
Sir Nicholas Lestrange, of co. Norf.
11,313. [a.d. 1573.] Brownish-red: indistinct, f X I in.
[Add. ch. 14,624.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two lions passant in pale, over all
a bendlet, Lestrange.
Blomeficld's Norfolk, vol. v., p. 34. (Dcpt. Copy.)
HERALDIC SEALS. 191
Richard Lestrange, Lord of Knckyn and Jllo/uin, Knt.
11,314. [a.D. 1445.] Red : cracked,- originally encircled
with a twisted rush. -| X i in. [Add. ch. 20,228.]
Octagonal signet : on a helmet and chapeau, a lion statant.
Crest of Lestrange.
Roger Lestrange, al. Strange, of Ellesmere, ist Baron.
11,315. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
i in. [Ixxxvi. loO.]
A shield of arms : two lions passant in pale, within a
bordure engrailed, LESTRANGE. Suspended by a strap from
a hook. Betw. two wavy sprigs of foliage and flowers.
Beaded border.
Lestrange.
See Estrange.
Geoffrey de Leukenor, of Great Harroivden,
CO. Nortlit., Knt.
11.316. \circ. A.D. 1277.] Dark-green : indistinct, f in.
[Add. ch. 22,003.]
A shield of arms : three pales, on a chief as many cres-
cents. Suspended by a strap from a tree of three branches.
JS le SVI SGL D6 AMVR LGL.
Beaded borders.
Ralph de Leukenouore, of co. Northt., Knt.
11.317. [a.D. 1298.] Dark-green : indistinct, -fj- in. [Harl.
ch. 49 D. 29.]
A shield of arms : three pales, on a chief as many cres-
cents. On a tree of three branches.
W l€ • SV • SeL • D6 ■AMOVR ■LGL.
Thomas Leventhorp, of A Idcbury, co. Herts., Esq.
11.318. [a.D. 1574.] Red: very indistinct, f in. [Harl.
ch 57 H. 14.]
Hexagonal : a helmet and crest. Cf Harl. ch. 53 A. 16.
Cabled border.
Richard Leverer, of co. Stiss.
11.319. [a.D. 1401.] Red : fine, -i- X i in. [Add. ch.
30,222.]
Octagonal signet : a greyhound sejant reguardant, collared
and ringed. Above, in the field the legend : —
vicavtit.
Cabled border.
192 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
11.320. [a.d. 1405.] Red : fine. [Add. ch. 29,787.]
Anotlier Seal.
11.321. [a.d. 1405.] Red : from a ring, y^ in. [Add.
ch. 30,370.]
A greyhound sejant reguardant, collared and ringed.
Beaded border.
11.322. [A.D. 1405.] Another. [Add. ch. 30,371.]
11.323. [a.d. 1424.] Another. [Add. ch. 29,631.]
William Leverych, of co. Norf.
11.324. [a.d. 1386.] Red. J, in. [Harl. ch. 56 G. 21.]
A shield of arms : a duck. Above the shield the initial
letters h). I.
Carved border.
Sir John Leveson, of co. Kent.
11.325. [a.d. 1595.] Red: injured. About iX-^ in.
[Harl. ch. 79 A. 25.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly of nine pieces : I, 9,
three holly-leaves, Leveson ; 2, Clement ; 3, Hampton (?) ;
4, Rushall ; 5, Prestwood (â– ") ; 6, Bradbury ; 7, Gres-
HAM ; 8, Bodley. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling
and wreath, a goat's head erased, attired.
Beaded border.
Cf. Had. MSS. 6128, {.2b; 1548, f. 92.
Michel Leveske.
See Philip Marmion.
Thomas de Lewes, Parson of the Church of Walpole,
CO. Norf.
11,326. [a.d. 1340.] Red : originally fine edge very
imperfect. [Harl. ch. 53 A. 20.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron three escallops chequy.
Field diapered lozengy. Within a carved trefoil panel.
LLVM : THOM? : D6 : Lewes ....
Philip Leweston, of co. Dors.
11,327. [a.d. 1452.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. [L.F. C.
xiii. 5.]
A hind's head erased (?)
HERALDIC SEALS. I93
William Lewestone, al. Lewston, of co. Dors., Esq.
11,328. [a.D. 1432.] Red: very fine. ^ in. [L.F.C.
xxiii. 1 1.]
A shield of arms : three battle-axes, two and one.
« : Stgillum -« lutldmi * Irtofston «<
Inner border engrailed and beaded, outer border beaded.
Roger Lewkenor, of co. Suss., Knt.
11,329. [a.D. 1476.] Red : indistinct, faulty, y^ in. [Add.
ch. 30,437.]
A lion rampant (?). Perhaps a crest.
Sir Roger Lewkenore, of co. Suss.
11,330. [a.D. 1524.] Red: fine, perhaps from a signet
ring. [Add. ch. i8,8oS.]
Shaped seal : a greyhound salient, collared, in reference to
the crest of Lewkenor, a greyhound courant collared.
Beaded border.
Thomas Lewkenour, of co. Suss.
11,331. [a.D. 1528.] Red: imperfect. | X V75- in. [Add,
ch. 18,814.]
Shaped seal : a stag's head couped at the neck.
Beaded border.
Thomas Lewkenor, of co. Suss., Esq.
11,332. [a.D. 1476.] Red : imperfect, indistinct, f X f in.
[Add. ch. 30.437-]
Oval : an animal beneath a tree (?) for a crest.
Geoffrey Lewys, Citizen and Tailor of Exeter, co. Devon.
. 11,333. [A.D. 1496.] Red. -p^ X tV i"- [Add. ch. 27,632.]
Octagonal : a lion sejant ; above it a merchant's mark.
In the field the legend : —
ioJjannrf . . uucij.
Alan de Lexeden.
11,334. [T^w/. Edw. I.] Plaster cast. -Jin. [Ixxxvii. i.]
A shield of arms : three owls in bend. Field diapered
lozengy.
» SIGILLVM ALANI.
VOL. in. o
194 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Sir James Ley, K/it. and Bart., Chief Justice
of the Kings Bench.
11.335. [a.D. 1623.] Red: imperfect. About I X ^ in.
[Add. eh. 5298.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three bears'
heads couped ; an escutcheon, illegible.
Carved border. ^__
Philip D {Dominus ?) de Leya.
11.336. [12- 1 3th cent] Plaster cast from fine imprcssioa
2-iV in. [Ixxxv. 31.]
A shield of arms of early form : a fess embattled betw.
six birds, contournes, within a bordure.
* SIGILLVM PHILIPPI D DG LGYA.
Cf. the arms of De LA Ley, of Kindlet, a fess embattled
betw. six martlets. __^
Roger de Leyburne.
11.337. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
liin. [D.C., F. 339-]
A shield of arms : six lioncels rampant, three, two, and
one, Leyburne. Suspended by a strap from a branching
tree, on the sinister branch a helmet topped with a lionccl as
in the arms. Behind the shield on the dexter side, a lance
flag charged with a lioncel.
© SIGILLVM ■ROGeRI • DG • L6YBVRN6.
Beaded borders.
William Leyburne, ist Baron.
11,338. [a.d. 130L] Plaster cast from fine impression.
i X 44 in. [Ixxxvii. 2.]
Oval : a shield of arms : six lioncels rampant, three, two,
and one, Leyburne. Suspended by a strap from a small
tree of three branches. Betw. two wyverns.
Ss S' • WILL'I • LeVBVRNe.
Juliana de Leyburne, [/;. 1303, d. 1369,
dau. of Thos. de Leyburne, grand-dau. and heiress of
Will, de Leyburne, 2nd Baron;
marr. i, JOH. DE HASTINGS, Lord Bergavenny ;
2, Sir Thos. Le Blount ; 3, Sir Wm. de Clinton,
E. of Huntingdon^
11,339. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
li in. [D.C.. F. 334.]
A shield of arms : six lioncels rampant, three, two, and
one. Within a finely carved gothic six-foil panel,
» SIGILLVM : IVLIANG : 06 : LeVBVRNe.
HERALDIC SEALS. I95
John Leydebeter, of Walton, co. York.
11.340. [a.D. 1374.] Light-brownish-white: indistinct.
I- in. [Add. ch. 16,831.]
A shield of arms : the charges illegible. Within a carved
trefoil panel.
a SIGILLVM • ROBGRTI (?)
Seal used by Elena, wife of the above.
11.341. [a.D. 1374.] Another. [Add. ch. 16,831.]
Adam Liber.
11.342. [a.D. 1370.] Red: injured by pressure. Ig in.
[Cott. ch. xii. 30.]
A shield of arms : a chevron bctw. three lions' faces.
Round the shield the legend : —
S' ADe LIBGR.
Within a cusped panel of eight points.
In the usual place for the legend, a wavy scroll of foliage
and flowers.
11.343. Sulph. cast from No. 11,342. [D.C., F. 474.]
Hugh Lilborn,
11,344. [a.D. 1427-8.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
-^ in. [Ixxxvii. 3.]
A shield of arms : ermine a cross, over ail a bend raguly.
Within a carved trefoil panel.
Sigtilu : ijugonts : lilionx : ««
Carved border.
Grace de Lile.
See Gkacia de Saleby.
John Lilly, of Clifford's Inn, London, Gentl.
11,345. [a.D. 1697.] Red: en placard, on a label.
T%- X tV in- [Add. ch. 30,676.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a boar's head couped.
Nicholas Lillyng, of co. Norf
11.346. [a.D. 141 5-6.] Red: indistinct, injured by pres-
sure. I in. [xxxvi. 141.]
A shield of arms : three pikes naiant in pale, within a
bordure engrailed, LiLLING. Suspended on the tent-pole of
an open tent.
aillimg : Bt : rr : bfirra.
Beaded border.
11.347. [a.D. 1418?] Red: indistinct, [xxxvi. 142.]
Ci 2
196 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Bernard Lintott, Citizen and Stationer of London.
11.348. [a.d. 17 17.] Red: en placard, on a tape. fXVV i"-
[Egert. cli. IJ9.]
Oval : an oval shield of arms : on a fess betw. three £^arbs,
as many estoiles. Crest on a helmet and mantling, two lions'
gambs supporting a garb.
11.349. [a.d. 1723.] Another. [Egert. ch. 130.]
Frances, dan. of Mathew Lister.
11,350. [a.d. 1695.] Red : en placard, on a label. fX-^ in.
[Add. ch. 35,911.]
On a wreath, a stag's head. Crest of Lister. Betw. two
sprigs of willow, tied at base.
Carv'ed border.
Mathew Lister, of Old Ford, co. Midd., Gentl.
11,351. [a.d. 1695.] Red : imperfect, en placard, on a
label. -I X I in. [Add. ch. 35,91 1.]
Oval : a shield of arms : ermine, on a fess three mullets, in
chief a mullet for difference, Lister. Crest on a helmet
and ornamental mantling, a stag's head.
Robert Littele.
11,352. [Late 14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impres-
sion. [Ixxxvi. 6.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three dolphins em-
bowed. Suspended by a strap from a tree. Within a carved
panel, ornamented with small quatrefoils or ball-flowers along
the inner edge.
Stgillum : rohcrti : Itttrlr.
Beaded border.
John Litle.
11,353. [r4th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
-I in. [Ixxxvii. 7.]
A chevron betw. three dolphins embowed. Within a
cusped gothic panel of eight points.
+ SIGILLVM • lOHANNIS • LITL6 J «< t
Sir Thomas Littleton, of St. Clement Danes, London, Bart.
11,354. [a.d. 1675.] Red : originally covered with paper
before impression, -l^^ in. [Add. ch. 17,616.]
On a wreath a human bust couped at the shoulders.
HERALDIC SEALS. 197
John Liuet.
11,355. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
If in. [Ixxxvii. S.]
A shield of arms : crusily, or seme of crosses crosslet, a
lion rampant, Levett. Above the shield a slipped quatre-
foil. Within a pointed quatrefoil panel ornamented with
small ball-flowers along the inner edge.
a SIG' • lOHANNIS • LIVeT*<
Beaded border.
John Lodelowe (?)
11,356. [a.d. 1284.] Plaster cast from chipped impression,
I- in. [Ixxxvii. 9.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three escallops (?) in base a
roundle. Within a carved gothic panel.
Legend obscure : —
Ss SIGILLV
Robert de Lodelowe, a/. Ludelowe, of cos. Norf. and Siiff.
11,357. [a.U. 1386.] Red : injured, indistinct in places.
t2-„- in. [Had. ch. 56 G. 21.]
. A shield of arms : two bars and a bendlet, a chief billette.
Within a carved panel composed of a triangle and cinquefoil
combined, ornamented with small quatrefoils or ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
ss Stgtllum • roicrti • tie • lo[ac]lotof.
Thomas de Lodelowe, of Cob/tain, co. Kent, Knt.
11.358. [a.d. 1370.] Red: originally fine, cracked, im-
perfect. About I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 53 A. 46.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. two pierced mullets.
Within a panel with richly cusped border.
. . GILVM â– THOMe
11.359. [A.D. 1370.] Red: a fragment of the 1. h. side.
[Harl. ch. 53 A. 47.]
L0D6L
Hugh Lodewyk, of co. Kent.
11,360. [A.D. 1364.] Red : indistinct. -j%- in. [Harl. ch.
53 A. 43-1
A shield of arms : ermine (?) a bend. Bctw. three leaves,
Within a quatrefoil panel.
198 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Lodewik, al. de Ludewike, of co. Sun:, Knt.
11,361. [a.d. 1357.] Red: imperfect, indistinct in places.
I in. [Hail. ch. 53 A. 40.]
A shield of arms : fretty, on a canton, an indistinct charge.
Suspended by a strap from a tree, and within a carved panel.
toljannts « loOrtDtU.
William de Lodham, al. Ludham, of co. Buck.
11.362. [a.d. 1354] Red: chipped, a in. [Harl. ch.
85 G. 27.]
A shield of arms : in base an inverted initial letter \V., over
it a cross and banner, the whole forming a merchant's mark.
Within a panel with cusped border, ornamented with ball-
flowers along the inner edge.
» S' * WILLCLMI « De * LODHAM.
11.363. Sulph. cast of No. 11,362. [D.C., F. 386.]
11.364. [a.d. 1354.] Red : imperfect. [Harl. ch. 85 G. 28.]
» s'* I * D6 « LODHAM.
Gundreda Lolt, widow of John Schapman,
of Wyttone, co. Siiff
11,365. [a.d. 1369.] Red: indistinct. I in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 10,022.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant.
Legend wanting.
R6V . . . (â– ')
Henry de Lomas(?)
11.366. [a.d. 1316-1317.] Plaster cast from fine impres-
sion. ^ in. [Ixxxvii. 10.]
A shield of arms : on an escutcheon, within an orle of eight
escallops, a cross pattee. Betvv. three branches of orna-
mental foliage.
Ss IGSVS • NAZAReNVS • REX • IVDeORVM.
Beaded borders.
John de London,
Rector of the Church of Ehnestcde, co. Kent.
11.367. [a.d. 1340.] Dark-red: injured, imperfect, fin.
[Harl. ch. 51 A. 3.]
A shield of arms : a bend, and in chief a label of three
points.
W SIGILVM * lOHANNeS.
John de Lonecaster, Lord of Grisdale.
11,368. [ad. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
in. [Ixxxvi. ?<-]\
HERALDIC SEALS. I99
A shield of arms : two bends, on a canton a lion passant,
Lancaster. Betw. three fleurs-de-lis, dimidiated, in allusion
to the arms of Fran'CE.
Ss S' lOHANNIS DE LONGCASTeR.
Beaded borders.
John Long, Goldsmith.
11,369. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I X I- in. [Ixxxvii. 12.]
Shield-shaped : a covered cup betw. two buckles in fess, on
a chief a demi-lion rampant issuing.
» S' lOH'IS • LONGI • AVRIFCO
Henry de Longchamp, of co. Essex, Knt.
11.370. [a.D. 1 34 1.] Red : fine, in good preservation,
-fiin. [Add. ch. 15,456.]
A shield of arms, coucli^ : ermine, three crescents, two and
one, round-pierced, LoNGCH.\MP. Crest on a helmet, an old-
man's head in profile, couped at the neck, wearing a high-
crowned chapeau and long lambrequin. On a mount on each
side in the field a branch of oak, and on that on the sinister
side is a bird.
S' HGNRICI : DG : LVNGGeCHAVM P.
Beaded borders.
11.371. [a.D. 134L] Another: fine. [Add. ch. 15,457.]
Thomas de Longchamp.
11,372. [.\.D. I355-] Plaster cast from fine impression,
now chipped. -^ in. [Ixxxvii. 1 1.]
A shield of arms : ermine, three crescents, in chief a label
of as many points. Within a carved panel, ornamented along
the inner edge with small ball-flowers.
TH0M6 LONGCHAMP.
Sir Henry Longe, of Draycott Cerne, co. Wilts.
11,373. [a.D. 1552.] Red: indistinct, i in. [Add. ch.
36,445-]
Shaped seal : a stag's head cabossed, perhaps for a crest.
John Longe, of Sheldon, co. IVarw.
11,374. [a.D. 1375.] Pale-reddish-white: indistinct. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 21,496.]
A shield of arms : three maidens' heads couped at the
neck, two and one. Betw. three slipped leaves.
* SIGILLVM â– WILeLMI.
200 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Alice, 'cvife ^/NiCHOL de Longeford, of co. Derby.
11,374*. [a. D. 1346.] Red : injured, -fin. [Woll. ch. x. 2.]
A shield of arms : field powdered, on a bend in chief a
lozenge. Within a carved and traced gothic panel.
William de Longespeie, Earl of Salisbury.
\cb. A.D. 1226.]
11.375. Plaster cast from chipped impression. ij in.
[Ixxx. 92.]
A shield of arms : six lioncels rampant, three, two, and one.
IL€LM ei . . .
Beaded border.
George Longevile, Esq.
11.376. [a.d. 1477.] Red : injured by pressure. % in.
[Add. ch. 19.865.]
A shield of arms : indistinct.
Legend uncertain.
John Longevylle, of co. Northt.
11,377. [a.d. 1419.] Red : originally fine, chipped, indis-
tinct. I in. [Add. ch. 22,388.]
A shield of arms : a fess dancettee betw. six crosses
crosslet fitchees. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree.
Betw. two pairs of slipped cinquefoils springing from the
carving. W ithin a cuspcd gothic panel.
StgtUum : * : ioij'is : « longruilr.
Nicholas Longforde, of Lcngfordc, co. Derb.
11.378. [A.D. 1572.] Red. a X ^ in. [Woll. ch. xi. 103.]
Oval : a shield of arms ; paly of si.x, over all a bend.
Cabled border.
Robert Longhe, of co. Dors.
11.379. [A.D. 1 361.] Red: indistinct. | in. [Harl. ch.
53 B. 22.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant within a bordure,
Long(.') Suspended by a strap from the jaws of a lion's
face. Within a carved gothic panel.
: \t » fcal /« rofafifl *« longi) :
Cf. Had. ch. 48 H. 47, a.d. 1349-
Grey Longueville,
son of Henry and Ky^^v. Longueville, Esq., of London.
11,380. [a.d. 1709.] Red: imperfect, e>i placard. ^x?,'m
[Add. ch. 5152.J
HERALDIC SEALS. 20t
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : three greyhounds
courant in pale.
John de Longvilers, al. Lungvilers, Kut.,
son (/Thomas de Lunc.vh.ers, Ktit.
11,381. [a.D. 1358.] Creamy-white. i in. [Add. ch.
20,560.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. six crosses crosslet,
LONGVILLERS. Betw. three pairs of leaves. Within a
carved gothic panel of eight points.
» SIGILL' ■lOHANNIS • DG ■LONGVIL6RS.
John Longwode.
11,382. [a.D. 1328.] Plaster cast from good impression,
if in. [l.xxxvi. 88.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three estoiles and a lion ram-
pant. Within a pointed quatrefoil panel.
JS : S' : lONANNIS : LONGWODE :
Pieter de Lootghietre.
Seal iised by Simon Fraunces, of Grofham, co. Hunt.
11,383. [a.D. 1421.] Red: indistinct. ^ in. [Add. ch.
33.376.]
A shield of arms : two spears in saltire (?), on a chief three
battle-axes (?), in base an estoile of six points. Within a gothic
rosette of eight points.
+ S' PieTGR D6 LOOTGHieTRG.
Apparently a foreign seal.
Lope Lopes, or Lora Lores.
Seal used by MARGARET, zvife of THOMAS Galegan,
of Dei I ham, co. Buck.
11.384. [A.D. 1365.] Dark -green. 4 in. [Harl. ch. 85 E.
36.]
A shield of arms : bendy sinister of fourteen (or seven
bends sinister), in dexter chief a stag's head erased. Within
a carved six-foil panel.
+ SIGILLVM : • LORe : LORES : •
Or SIGILLUJI LOPE LOPES : the R or P in each name in-
distinct.
11.385. Sulph. cast of No. 11,384. [D.C., F. 440.]
Adam de Louches, of co. Berks.
11,386. [a.D. 1352.] Red: fine, edge chipped, -i in.
[Add. ch. 20,265.]
202 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : three bars, in chief a demi-lion rampant
issuing. On a background replenished with slipped quatrc-
foils. Within a carved and traced gothic quatrefoil.
Legend betw. the points : —
S' ADG ■D6 • CUOVCHeS.
Adam Louches, (/ co. Berks., Knt.
{Perhaps same as previous person.)
11.387. [A.D. 1 369.] Red : cracked, imperfect. About
I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 53 B. 28.]
A shield of arms, concha : illegible. Crest on a helmet, a
bird's head. Within a carved panel.
auc .... uitjtB *«
Beaded border.
Godfrey de Loudham.
Seal used by Adam le Spicer, of Orford, co. Suff.
11.388. [A.D. 1353.] Red: fine. \% m. [Harl. ch. 83 C.
SO.]
A shield of arms : three escutcheons, two and one, over all
a label of five points. Suspended by a strap from a hook,
betw. two wavy sprigs of foliage and flowers.
Ss S' G0D6FR1D1 06 LOVDHAM.
Beaded borders.
11.389. Sulph. cast from No. 11,388. [D.C., F. 380.]
William Loumour, of cos. Norf. and Suff.
11,390. [A.D. 1472.] Red. -jV in. [Stowe ch. 193.]
Octagonal signet : an escallop.
Alexander Lounde, Esq., or Robert Sheffelde,
of So7ithburn, co. York., Esq.
11.391. [a.D. 1465.] Red : from a signet ring with mark
of the setting. About f X t%- in. [Lansd. ch. 379.]
An unicorn's head erased.
Cabled border.
John de Lound, of Hay ton, co. Nott., or Peter, his son.
11.392. [a.D. 1339.] Dark-green: chipped, i in. [Add.
ch. 16,850.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a lion rampant, sin., dimi-
diated, three eagles within a bordure engrailed. Betw. two
human hearts, from each of which issues a slipped quatrefoil.
» S' P
The rest illegible.
HERALDIC SEALS. 203
Roger Louthe, Lord of Woherton, co. Buck (?)
11,393. [a.D. 1 361.] Red : fine. if in. [Add. ch.
22,181.]
A shield of arms, conclu' : a wolf rampant. Crest on a
helmet, lambrequin, and wreath, a wolf's head. Within a
carved gothic panel.
Stg ♦ rogm • Be • lou^tijr.
John Louthier, al. Lowther.
11.394. [a.D. 133S.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. I in. [Ixxxvii. 17.]
St. George, winged, with shield of arms charged with a
cross, trampling on a dragon and piercing his mouth with a
long cross. In the field on the 1. h. side a shield of arms: six
annulets, three, two, and one, LoWTHER.
[+ SOGNVM • SIGICLLl • l]OH'IS • DG ■LOVT ... 6.
Beaded borders.
John de Loutoun, al. Luton, of co. Sjtff., Clievr.
11.395. [a.D. 1364.] Red : chipped. -J in. [Had. ch.
53 C. 4-]
A shield of zsvi\s, couclU : quarterly, i, an eagle's (.') head
erased ; 2, fretty ; 3, and 4, destroyed. Crest on a helmet,
out of a ducal coronet an eagle's head and neck. Within a
carved panel.
S' : ioijannts : Dc : loutoun.
11.396. [a.D. 1364.] Red: a small fragment. [Harl. ch.
SI C. 5-]
Oc : loutoutu
Nichol de Lovayne, of co. Kent, Chevr.
11.397. [a.D. 1371.] Red: indistinct in places. l-jV in.
[Add. ch. 15,748.]
A shield of arms : on a bend betw. two cotises three
saltires, LovAYNE. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree.
Betw. two sprouting leaves. Within a carved gothic quatre-
foil panel.
SietUum : nirijolai : Be : loliaimr.
11.398. [a.D. 1374.] Red: imperfect. [Harl. ch. 53 B.
3I-]
Sistnum : nt
John Lovel, {Lord of Dakkyng ?) \st Baron, oh. 131 1.
11,399. [a.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from good impression,
indistinct in places. \ in. [Ixxxvii. 14.]
204 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : barry nebulee of six (?), in chief a label
of three points. Suspended by a strap from a hook.
ft SIGILL' : lOHANNIS : LOVGL.
Beaded borders.
John Lovel.
11,400. [Early 14th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct
impression. [Ixxxvii. 15.]
A shield of arms : barry wavy or nebulee of si.K, in chief a
label of three points.
© S' lOHANNIS LOV6L.
John Lovell, Lord Lovell and of Holaiid, ^th Bai-on.
11.401. [a.D. 1385.] Red: fine, fragmentary. [Add. ch.
7690.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., barry nebulee of six,
LovEL ; si)i., seme of fleurs-de-lis, a lion rampant, guardant,
HOLAND. Within a carved panel. On the 1. h. side, a
cabled cord.
Dr . . . . uri.
Lord Lovel married in .\.D. 1373 Maud, grand-daujjhtcr and heir of
Robert de Holand, Baron Holand. See her seal. No. 11,403.
John Lovel, \Otli Bm-on Lovel of Tichmersh.
11.402. [a.m. 1409-1414.] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression. If in. [Ixxxvii. 16.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, barry nebulee of six,
Lovel ; 2, 3, seme of fleurs-de-lis, a lion rampant, HoL.\ND.
Background replenished with foliage.
ft *igiUum : tofjannis ; Domini : Dc : loud : «<
Carved borders.
Matilda, Lady Lovel and Holand,
\dau. and heir of ROBERT DE HOLAND, 2nd Baron,
ivife of John, 5//^ Lord Lovel'].
11.403. [.\.D. 1387.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
li in. [xci. 96.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., barry nebulee of six,
Lovel ; sin., a lion rampant guardant, betw. [six] fleurs-de-
lis, Holand. Suspended by a strap from a tree. Betw. two
pairs of gauntlets, or hands couped at the wrist, clasped in
saltire. Within a carved gothic quatrcfoil.
ft sigillum : matilDis : Diir : loud : ft : Df : fjoliiuD.
HERALDIC SEALS. 20$
Robert Lovell.
11,404. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
i-i in. [B.C., F. 522.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, barry nebulee of six ;
2, 3, crusily a lion rampant. Above the shield three roses on
a branch. Within a carved bilobe ornamented with ball-
flowers along the inner edge.
Sigi'llu *!«.»<* vobrrtt *!«,*!® *<**<* louf U <« * "^ « *< *
Sir Thomas Lovelle, K.G., Justice iti Eyre " Citra Trentam."
Official Seal.
11,405. [a.D. 1513.] Dark-green: originally fine, chipped,
injured by pressure. i| in. [Add. ch. 8404. J
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, on a chevron betw. three
squirrels, an annulet ; 2, 3, two chevrons, on each three
roundles. Below, a stag's head cabossed with large antlers
at the sides of the shield ; above, a piece of ornamental
tracery. Encircled with a Garter inscribed with the Motto
of the Order.
StgiUa * tfjome * lobcU' * mtUt' « iufti
rttra « ticta . .
This seal should precede No. 1005 in vol. L
Francis Lovelace, of Hurley, co. Berks., Esq.
11.406. [A.D. 1655.] Red. ^ in. [Add. ch. 13,667.]
On a wreath, on a staff raguly an eagle displayed. Crest
of Lovelace.
Beaded border.
John [Lovelace], 2nd Baron Lovelace, of Hurley, co. Berks.
11.407. [a.D. 1664.] Red; imperfect, ^«//aca;'^. |-x-fin.
[Add. ch. 26,385.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, on a chief indented
three martlets, Lovelace ; 2, 3, on a saltire engrailed, five
martlets, LoVELAS. Ensigned with a baron's coronet.
Cabled border.
Cf. No. 1005, vol. L
John Lovelace, yd Baron Lovelace, etc.
See Nos. 1005, 1006, vol. I., pp. 129, 130.
Richard Lovelace, \st Baron Lovelace, of Hurley, co. Berks.
(?) Sheriff of Berks/lire.
11,408. [A.D. 1627.] Red : chipped. i in. [Add. ch.
13,660.]
206 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A double-towered castle with gateway and flags. Above
the parapet an eagle displayed for crest of LoVELACE.
Betw. the initial letters R. L. In base the word BARK.
Carved border.
This should follow No. 4621, vol. II.
William Lovelace, of co. Kent, Seijeant-at-Law.
11,409. [a.D. 1577.] Red: indistinct, injured. [Harl. ch.
86 H. 7.]
A shield of arms : per fess and pale, over all three eagles'
heads erased. Crest on a helmet and mantling, a sphinx.
William Loveney, of co. Essex, Esq.
11.410. [a.D. 1421.] Red: injured by pressure. \\ in.
[Harl. ch. 53 B. 35.]
A shield of arms: on a fess betw. three cocks as many
mullets. Within a cusped six-foil panel.
Sigillum «< totU'mi «< lobcnrw «<
Beaded border.
11.411. .Sulph. cast from No. 11,410. [D.C., G. 163.]
11.412. [a.D. 1428.] Red : injured by pressure, indistinct
in parts. [Harl. ch. 53 B. 34.]
Dame Johanna de Lovetot,
zvidow of Lord JoHN DE LoVETOT, /«;/., of co. Suff.
11,413. [a.D. 1 309.] Creamy-white : very imperfect, in-
distinct. About Ig in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 9568.]
Three shields of arms : united by the base at the centre of
the seal: I, on a bend three lions rampant (?) ; 2, a lion
rampant, LovETOT (?) ; 3, uncertain. Within a carved trefoil.
D6 • LOV . . o . . .
Robert Lovetot.
11.414. [a.D. 1310.] Light-brown: indistinct, imperfect.
\.\ in. [Harl. ch. 11 1 C. 32.]
Hexagonal : a shield of arms : a saltire lozengy. Within
two squares interlaced.
Legend betw. the points : —
[ft P]RYVe SV.
Another Seal.
11.415. [a.D. 1310.] Green: indistinct. \ in. [Harl. ch.
Ill C. 32.]
A shield of arms : a saltire lozengy.
» S' ROB6RTI • LOVeXOT «<
HERALDIC SEALS. 207
John Loveye, of London.
11,416. [a.D. 1392.] Red: much injured. \ in. [Harl.
ch. 53 H. 39.]
A shield of arms : destroyed. Within a carved panel.
e» SIG lOHANNIS • LOV6Y6.
Beaded border.
Thomas de Loveyn, Chev.
11,417. [a.D. 1338.] Red: fragmentary, -f- in. [Add.
ch. 8053.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. seven billets, four in chief
and three in base, LoVEYNE. Within a gothic panel.
Edward Lucas.
Seal used by Tymothy Johnson, of Fordwick, co. Kent.
11.418. [A.D. 1586.] Red. A X f in. [Harl. ch. 78 I. 10.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a fess betw. six
annulets, LuCAS ; 2, 3, a bend vair, MOREYNS or MoRiENCE.
A crescent for difference. Crest on a helmet and mantling,
out of a ducal coronet a griffin's head and wings.
Beaded border.
11.419. [A.D. 1586.] Another. [Harl. ch. 78 I. 11.]
11.420. [A.D. 1586.] Another. [Harl. ch. 78 I. 12.]
Cf. Harl. MS. 1541, f. 63^.
Tlte same, used by his ivife, Elizabeth.
11.421. [a.D. 1586.] Red, covered with paper. [Harl. ch.
78 I. 10.]
John Lucas {?')
11.422. [a.D. 1347.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. -!-i in. [Ixxxvii. 18.]
A shield of arms : on a fess engrailed, betw. three uni-
corns' heads some illegible charges. On a forked branch,
betw. two animals' heads. Within a pointed quatrefoil panel.
SS SIGILLVM • lOHANNIS • . . . . V . . A . . .
Cf Arms of Lee : on a fess betw. three unicorns' heads as
many columbines.
Robert Lucas, Lord Lucas, Baron of Shenfield, co. Essex,
Governor of the Tower of London.
11.423. [a.D. 16S9.] Wafer, covered with paper before
impression: on a label, imperfect. i| in. [Add. ch. 13,618.]
A carved shield of arms : a fess betw. six annulets, LuCAS.
208 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Ensigned with a coronet. Supporters, two griffins. On a
label in base, an uncertain motto.
Beaded border.
Eotaert Lucas.
See Ramonil Benbo.
Thomas Iskxczs, of co. Siiff., Esq.
11.424. [a.D. 1501.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression: en placard. 4- X f in. [Add. ch. 16,570.]
Lozenge-shaped : out of a ducal coronet, a dragon's head.
Crest of Lucas. Betw. the initial letters : T. L.
11.425. [a.D. 1 501.] Another. [Add. ch. 16,571.]
Thomas Lucas, Solicitor to King Henry VII.
11,426. [a.D. 1507.] Red. ^ X |- in. [Harl. ch. 55 H. 27.]
Lozenge-shaped : out of a ducal coronet, a dragon's head.
Crest of Lucas. Betw. the initial letters : T. L.
Cabled border.
This resembles the seal previously described, but is from a
different matrix.
Thomas Lucas, of Great Horningsheath, co. Stiff., Esq.
11.427. [a.D. 1574.] Red: fragmentary. About IX-^r in.
[Add. ch. 13,566.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms, couchc: a fess betw.
six annulets, LuCAS. Crest on a helmet and mantling,
wanting.
Robert Lucesweyn.
11.428. [Early 14th cent.] Green : good. |^ in. [Ixxxv. 319.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. a lucy or pike-fish naiant
in chief, and a saltire in base. Betw. three sprigs of foliage
and flowers.
« S' ROB6RTI ■LVCeSWeVN.
Beaded border.
11.429. Plaster cast from No. 11,428. [Ixxxvii. 19.]
George, son and heir ^/Thomas de Luches, of co. Oxon.
11,430. [a.D. 1312.] Green: chipped. \\ X ^'m. [Add.
ch. 20,289.]
Pointed oval : a shield of arms : a cross, and in chief a
crescent and estoile.
* S' GeORGII De LVCHeS.
HERALDIC SEALS. ZOQ
Ann Lucy.
See Edward Sheldon.
Sir Edmund Lucy.
11,431. [a.d. 1507.] Red: injured, indistinct. + X f in.
[Add. ch. 35.244-]
Rectangular : an eagle rising reguardant. Perhaps used
for a crest.
Sir Edmund Lucy, of Broxbourn, co. Hertf.
11.432. [a.d. 1610.] Red. -U- x -jii;- in. [Add. ch. 35,429.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three lucies hauriant, two and
one, Lucy.
Beaded border.
11.433. [A.D. 1610.] Another. [Add. ch. 35,430.]
Edward Lucy, of Weston Underwood, co. Bucks.
11.434. [A.D. 1656.] Red : indistinct. |- X ^ in. [Add.
ch. 3S.432-]
Oval : a shield of arms : three lucies or pikes hauriant, two
and one, LuCY.
Beaded border.
Seal used by Anne, 7i/z/^ ^ NICHOLAS Le Hunt, of Holborn,
CO. Midd.
11.435. [A.D. 1656.] Another : indistinct. [Add. ch. 35 433.]
Euphemia, \dau. of Ralph de Neville,
2nd Baron Neville,'] ividoiu of: [(i) REGINALD de Lucy,
(2) Robert Clifford, Lord Westmorland, and
(3)] Walter de Heselarton, Knt., of co. York.
11.436. [a.d. 1369.] Red : fine, i^ in. [Harl. ch. 51 E. 39.]
Four shields of arms, arranged in cross, the points of the
bases towards the centre : (i) a saltire, NEVILLE ; (2) chequy,
a fess, Clifford ; (3) six lions rampant, crowned, three, two
and one, Heslerton ; (4) three lucies hauriant, two and
one, a label of as many points, LucY. Within a richly-
carved ogee quatrefoil panel, ornamented with ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
: Stgillu : !«- *< rufrmtc »«.«<: Dc :*< s* : lur» : *<
Carved border.
11.437. [A.D. 1369.] Another. [Harl. ch. 54 C. 13.]
: itgillu : *« SM. fuffintc ;«.*<: Br
Drummond's Histories of h'olilc Fnmilics, vol. 2. Ne\ille. p. 6.
vol. III. r
210 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Henry Lucy, Esq., son of Sir Edmond I.UCY.
11,438. [a.D. i6io.] Red : injured. [Add. ch. 35,430.]
Oval : a shield of arms : bearings illegible.
Richard de Lucy, \st Baron. {Ob. circ. 1180.)
11,439. [Late temp. Steph.] Light-brownish-white :
chipped, indistinct in parts. About 3|- X 2 in. when perfect.
[L.F.C. xiv. 24.]
Pointed oval : a LuCY or pike-fish hauriant palewise. In
allusion to the arms of Lucy.
S! SIGILLVM • RICARDl • DG • LV V .... A
Sir Richard Lucy, of Broxbornebnry, co. Hertf,
Kilt, and Bart.
11.440. [A.D. 1637.] Red: indistinct. [Add. ch. 14,752.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three uncertain charges.
Chain border.
Seal used by Francis Lucy, of Lincoln's Inn, co. Midd., Esq.,
brother of the above Sir R. LuCY.
11.441. [a.D. 1637.] Red: injured, very indistinct. [Add.
ch. 14.752.]
Walter Lucy, of co. Glouc, Knt.
11.442. [a.D. 1424.] Red : from a signet ring with mark
of the setting, -jV X i '"• [Harl. ch. 45 L 11.]
Ornamental quatrefoil-shaped : a lucy's or pike-fish's head
erased. In allusion to the arms of LucY.
In the field the legend : —
Santc • loialtf.
William Lucy, D.D.
11,443. [a.D. 1647.] Red: very indistinct. + in. [Add.
ch. 29,532.]
On a wreath, an indistinct crest, perhaps a boar's head,
for LuCY.
Rob. de Ludelowe.
See Rob. de Lodelowe.
John de Ludewike.
See John Lodewik, Kiit.
HERALDIC SEALS. 211
(?) John de Ludlow.
Seal tised by ]Oin^ Garton, of London.
11,444. [a.D. 1414.] Red : very imperfect, f in. [Harl.
ch. 78 C. 39.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three birds re-
guardant, those in chief counter-reguardant, as many pierced
mullets. Suspended by a strap from a trefoil branch or hook.
Betw. two sprigs of foliage. Within a carved and pointed
gothic quatrefoil panel, ornamented with small quatrefoils or
ball-flowers on the inner edge.
NIS + DG + LVDLO
Timothy Luff.
See Nicholas Sherryer Baldwin.
Nicholas Luke, of co. Bedf.
11.445. [a.D. 1531.] Red: injured. About | X f in.
[Harl. ch. 53 B. 52.]
Shaped : a fleur-de-lis, in allusion to the arms of LUKE.
Cabled border.
11.446. [A.D. 1545.] Red. [Harl. ch. 53 B. 53.]
Edward Lulham, of co. Suss.
11,447. [a.D. 1515.1 Red: injured by pressure. About
i X -i in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 30,758.]
Oval : a shield of arms : illegible.
Elizabeth, relict of William Lumley, Knt., and late zvife of
John Carlell, of co. Dnrh., Knt.
11.448. [a.D. 1472.] Red : injured. tV in. [Egert. ch. 5S3.]
Small signet : a lion's face.
Carved border.
John de Lumley, Knt.
11.449. [a.D. 1417.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
If in. [Ixxxvii. 25.]
A shield of arms, coucJic: a fess betw. three parrots,
Lumley. Crest on a helmet, lambrequin and wreath, a
parrot standing on two plumes (?) Betw. two wavy sprigs of
trefoil foliage. Within a trilobe ornamented along the inner
edge with ball-flowers.
*igiUum : toij'ts : Dr : lumlfij : inilitis.
p 2
212 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Marmaduke de Lumleye, al. Lumelay,
of CO. York, Oievr.
11.450. [a.D. 1358.] Red: chipped, indistinct in places.
i^ in. [Add. ch. 15,656.]
A shield of arms, co7ich^: a fess bctw. three parrots or
popinjays, LuMLEY. Crest on a helmet, lambrequin and
chapeau, betw. a pair of bull's horns a bird as in the shield.
In the field on the r. h. side, an annulet. Within a carved
gothic panel ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner
edge.
S' inarma[D]uc( ♦ Be • lumlfi?r -«
11.451. [a.D. 1375.] Piaster cast from fine impression,
[ixxxvii. 23.]
S' marmatiurt • Dc • UtmlfDC «<
Martin Lumley, of Bardefield Magna, co. Essex, Esq.
11,452. [a.D. 1626] Red: injured by pressure, very in-
distinct. ^ X 4 in. [Add. ch. 29,587.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess betw. [three parrots]. Crest
on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a demi-eagle
displayed, crowned.
Beaded border.
Ralpli de Lumleye, Knt., son of Marmaduke Lumley,
of CO. Diirh., Knt.
11.453. [a.D. 1389.] Red: fine. iJ- in. [Egert. ch. 579]
A shield of arms, couc/u': (diapre) a fess betw. three parrots
or popinjays, LUMLEY. Crest on a helmet, lambrequin
and chapeau, betw. a pair of bull's horns, a bird as in the
shield. Background replenished with sprigs of foliage.
Within a carved gothic bilobe, ornamented with ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
S' : rattulpi^t : Be : lumlrgr.
Cabled border.
11.454. [a.D. 1388.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
[Ixxxvii. 24.]
Robert Lumley.
11.455. \Temp. Edw. III.] Plaster cast from fine impres-
sion. I in. [Ixxxvii. 22.]
A shield of arms : on a fess betw. three parrots or popin-
jays, as many estoiles. Suspended by a strap from a forked
tree. Within a carved panel.
SigiUum : robrrti : lumlnj.
HERALDIC SEALS. 213
Thomas de Lumley, al. Lumlay,
hrothei- of Marmaduke DE LUMLAY, Kilt., of CO. York.
11.456. [a.D. 1362.] Red : discoloured, indistinct in
places. I in. [Add. ch. 17,097.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three parrots or popinjays,
within a bordure engrailed, for LuMLEY. Within a gothic
trefoil panel.
SIGILLVM • THOMe • DE ■LVIVIL6Y.
11.457. [a.D. 1367.] Red: discoloured, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 17,098.]
Waler: de Lumley (?)
11.458. [a.D. 1334.] Plaster cast. Indistinct in parts.
I in. [Ixxxvii. 26.]
A shield of arms : an escutcheon, over all on a bend three
pierced cinquefoils. Betw. two wyverns. Above the shield
two birds. Within a six-foil panel.
S' W . . . I
Perhaps a foreign seal.
Archibald Lumsden, of St. Martin's in the Fields,
CO. Midd.
11,459. [a.D. 1633.] Red. f in. [Harl. ch. 79 B. 18.]
A crane, contourne. In allusion to the crest of LuMSDEN.
Henry Lungayn.
Seal itsed by Isabella, zuife of jon'H Messyngham,
of Windsor, co. Berks.
11.460. [a.D. 1389.] Dark-green : indistinct. \^ in.
[Add. ch. 5201.]
A shield of arms : a saltire within a bordure engrailed.
Betw. two leaves. Within a six-foil panel.
« SIGILL' : HeNRICI : LVNGAYN.
11.461. [a.D. 1389.] Another. [Add. ch. 5203.]
Stephen Lungespee, al Lunggespe,
11.462. [a.D. 1245-1250.] Creamy-white: originally fine,
injured, imperfect. li in. [Harl. ch. 53 B. 15.]
A shield of arms : si.x lioncels rampant, three, two, and
one (bordure beaded), LONGESPEE.
+ SIGI ePHANI : LVNGGeSP€.
Beaded borders.
11.463. Sulph. cast from No. 11,462. [D.C., E. 334.]
214 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William Lunghespeie, al. Lunggespe, of co. Berks.
11,464. [Before A. D. 1250.] Green: fine, imperfect. i^J-in.
[Add. ch. 19,622.]
p. A shield of arms of early shape : six lioncels rampant,
three, two, and one, LoNGESPEE.
e= SIGILLVM • WILL GespeiG.
Beaded borders.
R. A smaller counterseal, i in. diam. A long sword, by
way of rebus, with scabbard and baldric, palewise, the point
downward.
© secRervM • willelmi • lvngg6SP6.
Cicelie Lunsford, dau. of Sir John Lunsford,
of CO. Suss.
11.465. [A.D. 161 3.] Red: indistinct. I X fin. [Add.
ch. 30,319-]
Oval : a shield of arms : three acorns slipped, two and one.
11.466. [A.D. 1613.] Red: injured. [Add. ch. 29,967.]
11.467. [A.D. 161 3.] Red. [Add. ch. 30,320.]
11.468. [A.D. 1615.] Red. [Add. ch. 20,324.]
11.469. [A.D. 1615.] Red: injured. [Add. ch. 30,811.]
Sir John Lunsford, of Wylie, co. Suss.
11.470. [A.D. 161 3.] Red. | X i in. [Add. ch. 29,967.]
Oval ; a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three boars' heads,
couped, Lunsford.
Beaded border.
11.471. [A.D. 161 3.] Red. [Add. ch. 30,319.]
11.472. [A.D. 161 3.] Red. [Add. ch. 30,320.]
Robert de Luthton, of co. Buck.
11,473. [A.D. 1249.] Light-brown: indistinct. iJ, x If in.
[Harl. ch. 84 D. 40.]
Pointed oval : a shield of arms of early shape : a cross tau.
Above the shield a cross pattee.
e> SIGILL' ■ROB' ■FILM • IVeTANK?)
John de Luton.
See John de Loutoun.
Andrew "LViterel, Lord of Hooton-Paj'tiel, co. York.
11,474. [circ. A.D. 1 240-1 250.] Dark-green: chipped,
liin. [Add. ch. 21,268.]
A shield of arms : three bars.
S> SIGILL' ANDRe LVTGReL.
HERALDIC SEALS. 2l5
Geoffrey Luterel, son of D. Andrew Luterel,
of CO. York.
11,475. [a.d. 1261.] Green : originally fine, chipped.
I-i- in. [Toph. ch. 16.]
Six martlets, contournes : not on a shield. In allusion to
the arms of LUTTRELL.
» SIGILL' : [G3ALFRIDI : LVXeRGL.
The letters E, R, in Luterel are conjoined.
Geoffrey Louterell, al. Lutrell, Lord of Irneham,
CO. Lijic, Kilt.
11.476. [a.d. 1417.] Red : fine, chipped. if in. [Add.
ch. 21,037.]
A shield of arms, coiicke: a bend betw. six martlets,
LUTTRELL. Crest on a helmet and ornamental lambrequin :
a fish's tail erect. Supporters, two trees, each on a mount.
StgtUum Mi galfriOt • loutrrcU' «<
11.477. [a.d. 141 7.] Red : fine, chipped. [Add. ch. 21,038.]
Hugh Lutrefl, of cos. Essex, Suff., etc.
11.478. [a.d. 1406.] Red: chipped, indistinct in parts.
li in. [Harl. ch. 47 B. 16.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. si.x martlets, within a
bordure engrailed. Suspended by a strap from a swan.
Betw. two sprigs of foliage. Within a carved gothic panel.
SigtUum : Jjug
The legend injured by casting.
11.479. Sulph. cast from No. 11,478. [D.C., G. 114.]
*igiUum : Ijugonis . . . u
John de Luvetot, of co. Suff.
11.480. [Late Hen. III.] Dark-green : fine. i-^ in.
[Harl. ch. 53 C. 6.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, LOVETOFT, etc..
© S' lOHIS • De • LVV6TOT.
The letters lOH'lS are placed in the field round the shield.
Beaded borders.
11.481. Sulph. cast from No. 11,480. [D.C., E. 342.]
Thomas Lydyard, al. Lidierde, of Woolwich, co. Kent.
11,482. [A.D. 1 57 1.] Red. -fV X tV in. [Harl. ch.
86 H. 40.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : an eagle rising with
inverted wings.
2l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Thomas de Lye, of co. Wilts.
11,483. [a.D. 1361.] Red : originally fine, chipped at
edges. I in. [Lansd. ch. 687.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. ten roundles. Betvv.
three wyverns. Within a pointed gotiiic quatrefoil.
In place of a legend, a wavy scroll of foliage and flowers.
John Lyle, of co. Suss., Knt.
11.484. [a.D. 1464.] Red. ^ in. [Add. ch. 30,419,]
A shield of arms, coiiche : barry of ten (.') Crest on a helmet
with conical top, and marked with a cross and mantling, two
wings erect, barry as the shield. On each side the background
diapered with a small pellet in each interstice.
No legend.
Seal used by Andrew Tiieccher,
or Isabella, his wife.
11.485. [a.D. 1467.] Red : indistinct. [Add. ch. 30,424.]
John de Lympenhowe, of co. Notf.
11,486. [a.D. 1355.] White: imperfect, indistinct, -j-f in.
[Harl. ch. 83 E. 25.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. some uncertain charges.
Betw. two sprigs of foliage.
D€ • LIMPINHO
Johanna, dau. of John de Lynacre, of co. Derb. (?)
11,487. [a.D. 1372.] Red : indistinct, if in. [WoU. ch.
X. 40.]
A shield of arms : three branches of willow (?), on a chief a
mullet or cinquefoil betw. two slipped trefoils (?) Within a
carved quatrefoil.
S' F6BL1 DGLBOSCO
Gratian Lynch, of St. Giles in tlie Fields, London.
11,488. [a.D. 1664.] Red : injured by pressure. ,3- X | in.
[Add. ch. 18,093.]
Oval : a shield of arms : illegible.
William Lynch.
See Thomas Hattchett.
Roger Lyncoln, or John Welles, of Nortfiampton, co. Northt.
11,489. [a.D. 1383.] Red: indistinrt. fin. [Add. ch.
HERALDIC SEALS. 217
On a fess, betw. two wavy branches of roses, three dolphins
naiant embowed.
Legend uncertain.
Elias de la Lynde, of co. Dors.
11.490. [a.d. 1377.] Red: fine. I in. [Harl. ch. 53 C.
A shield of arms : a cross engrailed. Crest on a dexter
hand and arm lying fess-wise, a bird. Within a carved gothic
panel, ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
» Stgtilum : rl»e : Be : la : bnUc «<
Beaded borders.
11.491. Sulph. cast of No. 11,490. [D.C., F. 506.]
Gilbert de Lyndessey, of co. L inc.
11,492. [a.d. 1 3 19.] Red : cracked, indistinct. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 20,034.]
A double-headed eagle displayed, having over the necks a
strap sustaining two shields of arms : dex., crusily an orle,
ermine (?) sin., ermine, three escallops. In allusion to the arms
of the families of LINDSAY.
Francis Lyndley, of Bowling, co. York.
11.493. [a.d. 172 1.] Red : en placard, on a label.
-l^X-ii-in. [Add. ch. 25,921.]
Oval : a shield of arms : in chief three griffins' heads
erased.
John Lynne, Feodariits of Bury St. Edmicnd's A bbey,
CO. Snff.
11.494. [a.d. 1419.] Red : fragmentary, i in. [Harl. ch.
53C. 24.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three indistinct charges.
Above the shield a mullet (?)
John de Lynstede, Parson of the Church of Cazvston,
CO. Norf. (.?)
11,495. [A.D. 1379.] Red : fine. -fi in. [Add. ch.
25.945-]
A shield of arms : three garbs, two and one. Betw. two
small cinquefoils. Within a carved cinquefoil panel, orna-
mented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
« Sistllum * J/oljanniB « Be * ILLmftrlic.
Beaded border.
2l8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robert Lynyot of Kyneton, of co. Herts {?)
11,496. [a.D. 1363.] Dark-green: imperfect, indistinct.
\ in. [Add. ch. 28,775.]
A shield of arms : a cross pattee, and other illegible
bearings.
Legend uncertain.
Andrew Lyouns, Chaplain of Wycombe, co. Bucks.
11,497. [A.D. 1384.] White: very indistinct. | in. [Harl.
ch. 49 p. 30.]
A shield of arms : the charges uncertain.
Ss S' ANDR66.
John de Lyons, i.e., Lyouns, Lord of Warkworth,
CO. Nortlminh.
11.498. [a.D. 1376.] Red: fine, edge chipped. iJ- in.
[Harl. ch. 85 G. 32.]
A shield of arms, coiccM: a lion rampant, over all in chief a
label of three points. Crest on a helmet, lambrequin, and
wreath, a lion's head erased. Within a carved gothic panel,
ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
Stg' : t'ljots : : Irouns «
11.499. Sulph. cast of No. 11,498. [D.C., F. 500.]
John de Liouns.
11,500. [15th cent] Bronze-coloured: indistinct. I in.
[xxxvi. 128.]
A shield of arms, concha : a lion rampant. Crest on a
helmet and mantling, a demi-lion rampant.
Ss SIGILLVM • lOHANNIS • D€ • LIOVNS.
Perhaps a foreign seal.
Richard de Lyouns, of co. Northt., Knt.
11,501. [Before A.D. 1282.] Mottled-green : indistinct.
^ X i in. [Harl. ch. 85 G. 31.J
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant, LYONS.
Legend indistinct.
Cf. Harl. ch. 86 C. I, A.D. 1288.
William Lysle, of co. Oxon., Chevr.
11,502.- [A.D. 1416.] Red. -i- x J- in. [Harl. ch. 54 I. 34.]
Oval signet : a lion rampant. In allusion to the arms of
L'ISLE or Lisle.
HERALDIC SEALS. 219
Sir Richard Lyster, L. C. Justice of Kings Bench.
11.503. [a.D. 1548.] Red. -J X 4 in. [Add. ch. 9121.]
Oval : on a wreath, a stag ermine, ducally gorged, for crest
of (Lyster) Litster.
Beaded border.
11.504. [a.d. 1549.] Another. [Add. ch. 9135.]
John Lytman, of South- Weald, co. Essex.
11,505. [a.d. 1528.] Red. -i- in. [Add. ch. 27,446.]
On a wreath, a stag at speed. Perhaps for a crest.
Johanna Lyttelton.
See Matildis de Plessy.
Robert Lytton, of Knebworth, co. Herts., Esq.
11,506. [a.d. 1533.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 28,941.]
A shield of arms of ornamental shape : ermine, on a chief
indented three ducal crowns, Lytton. Crest on a helmet,
ornamental mantling and wreath, a bittern in flags seeded.
Beaded border.
Rowland Lytton, of Knebworth, co. Herts., Esq.
11,507. [a.d. idol] Red : very indistinct. i X f in.
[Add. ch 35,227.]
Oval signet : a shield of arms : of Lytton, of which only
the fess indented is visible.
John Lytyl, of Melford, co. Suff.
11,508. [a.d. 1367.] Red: injured. [Harl. ch. 53 C. 32.]
A shield of arms : a fess. Within a cusped panel of six
points, three alternate points ornamented with a fleur-de-lis.
+ VIS + SHAL + PASS6.
John Lyvet.
Seal used by Willl\m Chaloner, (/ co. Kent.
11,509. [a.d. 1422.] Red : fine, edge chipped. i-|- in.
[Add. ch. 16,374.]
A shield of arms : a fess embattled, counter-embattled,
betw. three estoiles (?) Betw. three pairs of branches.
S! Stgillu V to!yt!S V Imirt «
Beaded borders.
220 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
M
M-
Seal ?ised by ROBERT White, of Witter sham in Oxney Isle,
CO. Kent.
11,510. [a.D. 1623.] Red : indistinct. |^ x Vir in- [Harl.
ch. 80 I. 3l]
Oval : a shield of arms : uncertain. Above the shield the
initial letters T. M.
William mmester.
Seal used by Isabella, ividoiu ^Thomas del Hull,
of Snelleston, co. Derb.
11,511. [a.D. 1405.] Bronze-green : injured, indistinct in
places, i-i- in. [Stowe ch. 64.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three crescents. Sus-
pended by a strap from a tree of three branches, and within
a panel coarsely cusped.
WILLM .... MMeSTGR.
Andrew de M . . . . tide.
Seal used by James de Pecham, or Thomas Louel.
11.512. [a.D. 1368.] Red. ^ in. [Add. ch. 16,474.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in each quarter an acorn, or
trefoiled leaf
» S' ANDR€€ : D€ : M TIDG.
The matrix injured with six deep scratches, as if for
cancelling.
Seal used by RICHARD SWETEMOUTH, of Kemesyngg, co.Kent.
11.513. [a.D. 1368.] Red: imperfect. [Add. ch. 16,460.]
John Mabely, of Weldon, co. Noriht.
11,514. [a.D. 1437.] Red : injured, indistinct. 4- X | in.
[Add. ch. 802.]
Octagonal signet : a shield of arms : a bend cotised betw.
illegible charges.
Cabled border.
A doubtful seal.
HERALDIC SEALS. 221
John Macclesfeld.
11.515. [a.D. 1393-4.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. i| in. [Ixxxvii. 67.]
An angel with expanded wings, holding up in front a
shield of arms : diapre, a cross engrailed, five ermine spots,
Macclesfield. Within a carved gothic border, ornamented
with small ball-flowers or quatrefoils along the inner edge.
Stgtllu : toljannts : marrlcffclti.
Cf. Harl. ch. 85 G. 34.
Jordan de Macclisfeld.
11.516. [Temp. Edvv. III.] Green : edge chipped. ^ in.
[xxxvi. 82.]
A shield of arms : on a chief a griffin segreant. Betw.
three slipped quatrefoils. Within a pointed quatrefoil panel,
ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
« S' lORDANI ■DE ■MACCLISF6LD.
Beaded border.
11.517. [a.D. 1335.] Plaster cast. [Ixxxvii. 66.]
John Maddocke, of Willesborotigh, co. Kent,
Linenweaver, son and heir of EDWARD Maddocke,
of Hothfield, co. Kent.
11,518. [a.D. 1631.] Red. ^ in. [Harl. ch. 79 F. 44.]
A lion's head erased, in reference to the crest of MadocK.
Richard Madox, of Steeple Langford, co. Wilts.
11.519. [a.D. 1677.] Red : ^« //rt^rar^, imperfect, f xf in.
[Add. ch. 15,847.]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a bend cotised three roses.
Crest on a helmet and mantling, a demi-eagle or allerion (?)
displayed.
Johanna de La Madume (?)
Seal t(sed by Robert de Peyton, son of
Jo'hn de Peiton, Knt.
11.520. [a.D. 1 341.] Dark-green : indistinct, a in. [Harl,
ch. 54 H. 19.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., two bends sinister, or two
chevrons dimidiated, sin., a fess, and in chief a label of three
points. Suspended by a strap from a face, the background
replenished with sprigs of foliage and flowers.
S' IOH'6 De LA MADVRNe (?)
Beaded borders.
232 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Arthur Maynewaringe, of London, Gentl.
11,521. [a.D. 1609.] Red : injured. ^ in. [Harl. ch.
86 I. 63.]
Out of a coronet, an ass's head. Crest of Mainwaring.
Sir Arthur Mainwaring.
11.522. [a.D. 1641.] Red: injured, f X i in. [Harl.
ch. 77 H. 13.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two bars, MAINWARING. Crest
on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, an ass's head.
Seal used by Dame Grissell, liis wife, -iuidffw of
Sir Francis Clerk.
11.523. [a.D. 1641.] Another : injured. [Harl. ch. 77 H. 13.]
William de Meynwarynge, of N. Wales.
11,524. [.v.D. 1394.] Red : chipped, injured by pressure.
[Add. ch. 15,902.]
A shield of arms, coiiche: two bars. Crest on a helmet
and lambrequin, an ass's head.
S' g . . . . cm • nuinntoaiwtg' *<
Beaded border.
William de Makenade, of co. Kent.
11.525. [a.D. 1393.] Red: fine, edge chipped, ii in-
[Harl. ch. 79 B. 17.]
A shield of arms : ermine a fess nebulae. Suspended by
a strap from a forked tree. Within a finely-car\ed gothic
panel ornamented with small quatrefoils along the inner edge.
StgiU' : totUflmt : He : mafecnljaDc.
Beaded border.
Another Seal.
11.526. [a.D. 1393.] Red. 1 in. [Harl. ch. 79 B. 16.]
A shield of arms, as in No. 11,525. Within a carved panel
and beaded border.
Thomas Mai, Vicar of Kidderminster, co. Wore.
11.527. [a.D. 13S8.] Red, on a mass of creamy-white:
injured, i in. [Egert. ch. 465.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three malls or mallets.
Within a cusped panel.
» SigtUum : rtjomc * * * *
Beaded borders.
HERALDIC SEALS. 223
Robert de Maldone, of co. Essex.
11.528. [a.D. 1341.] Red: fine, edge chipped. \ in.
[Cott. ch. xxvii. 7.]
A shield of arms: fretty, on a chief three roundles. Betw.
three small flowers, two at the sides slipped. Within a car\-ed
panel of six cusps and four points, ornamented with ball-
flowers along the inner edge.
Rs [S'] R0B6RTI : DG : MALDONE.
11.529. Sulph. cast from No. 11,528. [D.C., F. 279.]
William Malebys, of co. York, Knt.
11,530. [a.D. 1328.] Green: chipped. ^ in. [Add. ch.
2o,557-]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three hinds' heads
erased, M.ALBYS. At the top of the shield a stag's head
cabossed : at each side a pair of leaves slipped. Within a
finely-carved quatrefoil panel.
» SIGILLVM • WILL6LMI • MALGBYSS.
Hugh Malegraflfes.
See John Schotest.
Alice, w«y"^ 0/ Nicholas Malemayns, of co. Line.
11.531. [.\.D. 1315.] Green: fine, i in. [Cott. ch. v. 36.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., three dexter hands,
couped at the wrists, two and one, Malmayns, sin., a saltire
lozengy or engrailed, dimidiated. Background barry, in
allusion to a coat of arms of a member of this lady's family.
Within a pointed trefoil panel with three pairs of roses at
the points.
In place of the legend, a wavy scroll of foliage and flowers.
11.532. Sulph. cast from No. 11,531. [D.C., F. 188.]
Elianora, -j-'idow of ]oyiS Malemeyns, of WaldersJiare,
CO. Kent, Knt.
11,533. [a.D. 1339.] Red: injured, indistinct \ in.
[Had. ch. 79 B. 20.]
A cinquefoil rose : each leaf, and the centre, charged with
on a chevron, three hands couped.
Legend uncertain.
Nicholas Malemayns, of co. Line.
11,534. [a.D. 13 1 5.] Green: fine, i in. [Cott. ch. v. 36.]
A cinquefoil rose, charged on the centre with three lions
passant in pale : each leaf charged with armorial bearings :
224 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
I, three hands, couped, two and one, Malmayns ; 2, a saltire
engrailed ; 3, a cross flory ; 4, chcquy a fess ; 5, barry of
eight.
11,535. Sulph. cast from No. 11,534. [D.C., F. 187.]
Johanna Malet.
11,536. [a.d. 1357.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
i in. [xci. 64.]
A shield of arms : per pale, de.v., a chevron betw. three
buckles ; si/i., three boars' heads couped, two and one. Within
a carved panel.
SIGILL • lOHANNC *< s* MALCT *<
James Malevil.
11,537. [Early 14th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impres-
sion. I in. [D.C., F. 207.]
A shield of arms : a butterfly.
» S' lACOBI • MALeVIL.
Beaded borders.
Beatrice Malherbe, ividozv of Robert Malherbe,
dati. of William Niger, of Little Stanbridge, co. Essex.
11.538. [a.d. 1232-3.] Dark-green mottled : fine, large,
edge seriously chipped. 2\ in. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 9.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a thistle or teazle plant
of fifteen branches arranged symmetrically, eradicated, within
a bordure engrailed.
© SCIGIJLLVM • Be[AT]RICIS • MALA : GRBA.
11.539. Sulph. cast of No. 11,538. [D.C., F. 330.]
11.540. \ante A.D. 1219.] Green: very imperfect, [Cott.
ch. xii. 35.]
Robert Mallet.
11.541. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
\ in. [Ixxxvii. 68.]
A shield of arms : three buckles, two and one.
» SIGILLVM • secReTL
Andrew Mallorye, of Iiuier Temple, London.
11,542. [a.d. 157L] Red: a fragment. | x i in. [Add.
ch. 27,349.]
Oval : on a wreath, an animal's head erased, gorged with
a coronet.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 225
John, son and heir of STEVEN Mallorre, al. Malorre,
Lord of Winwick, co. Northt.
11.543. [a.d. 1362.] Red: fine, chipped at lower part.
^ in. [Add. ch. 22,549.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three boars' heads. Within
a carved and pointed gothic trefoil panel, ornamented along
the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
ss Sigillum ; \a\\ malorre ••
Beaded border.
11.544. [a.d. 1366.] Green: cracked, imperfect. [Add. ch.
2i,777.J
w Si'stllum : ioljannis : tnalorrr.
11.545. [a.d. 1366.] Green: indistinct [Add. ch. 21,779.]
John Malory, of Wynwyk, or Winwick, co. Northt.
11,546. [a.d. 1422.] Red : fine, i in. [Add. ch. 28,647.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a chevron within a bordure
engrailed. Within a cusped panel.
SigiKS «< u)i)iB »< malorre w
Beaded border.
Stephen Malorre, of co. Northt., Knt.
11.547. [a.d. 1357.] Red: fine, i in. [Add. ch. 21,771.]
A shield of arms : a fess nebuly betw. three boars' heads.
In the field the letters : —
^^
s. M. e.
Within a finely carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil.
fis SIGILL' • STCPHANI • MALORR6.
11.548. [a.d. 1357.] Another: fine. [Add. ch. 21,772.]
Geoffrey Maloisel, of co. Norf.
11,549. [a.d. 1353.] Red: fragmentary. [Cott. ch.
xxvii. 19.]
A shield of arms : on a bend betw. two cotises dancetty,
three indistinct charges. Above the shield the initial
letter A.
St S'
William (son of Daviv) de Malo Passu, of co. Chest.
11,550. [Early Hen. III.] Green, mottled: very imper-
fect. 1 1 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 21,176.]
VOL. in. Q
226 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms of early shape : on a pile a chevron ; or
two piles in chief, and in base a pile reversed.
Legend broken away.
+ S LELMI -DC
Richard
Seal 7ised by JoiiN DK Malteby, of co. Ncif., Knt.
11,551. [a.D. 1370.] Uark-brown : indistinct. ^ in. [Add.
ch. 14,867.]
A shield of arms : two fishes hauriant, in saltirc, bctw. four
cinqucfoils, and in base a dolphin embowed, on a chief a lion
passant guardant. Bctw. two wyverns.
Ss S' RICARDI GA .... 6 ... 6.
Cf. Blomcfield's Norfolk, vol. xi., p. 189. {Dept. Copy)
Matthew de Maltebi.
11,552. [r3th cent] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. i~ in. [Ixxxvii. 70.]
A shield of arms : a cross compony countercompon)\
© SIGILL' : MATHei ; D6 ; MALTeBI i
Beaded borders.
Robert de Malteby, of co. Norf
11,553. [a.D. 1300.] Creamy-white: imperfect, indistinct.
^ in. [Add. ch. 19,298.]
A shield of arms : a cross, in chief a label of three points.
Legend chipped away.
John, son and Iieir of JoHN Mautravers, of co. Glouc, Knt.
11.554. [a.D. 1292.] Bronze-green : fine, chipped. :,' in.
[Sloan, ch. xxxiii. 15.]
A shield of arms of early form : plain. Suspended by a
strap from a tree, betw. three pairs of leaves.
S' : lOHANNIS : MAVTRAVeR«<.
In the last word, the letters AV, TR, and ER, respectively
conjoined.
Beaded borders.
11.555. Sulph. cast of No. 11,554. [D.C.. E. 456.]
John Mautravers, of co. Clone.
11,556. [a.U. 1327.] Red: originally fine, very imperfect.
About J- in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 46 A. 43.]
A shield of arms, conclu': a fret, Maltravers. Crest on
HERALDIC SEALS. 22/
a helmet, an escutcheon of the same arms, betw. two wings
erect. Within a cuspcd and interlaced border of carved
gothic work.
Ne • SIR6
11,557. Sulph. cast from No. 11,556. [D.C., F. 229.]
John Mautravers, Senior, of co. Dors.
11,558. [a.d. 1338.] Red : a fragment. About i in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 53 D. 26.]
A shield of arms : fretty, MaltravERS.
Jolin, son and heir of WiLLlAM Malyn, Jun., of Ipsivich,
CO. Sjtff.
11,559. [a.d. 1368.] Dark-green. -H-in. [Add. ch. io,02i.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a bend dancetty ; sin.,
an eagle displayed, dimidiated. Within a carved trefoil
panel.
In place of the legend, three wavy scrolls of foliage and
flowers.
Esmond de Malyns, of co. Berks.
11,560. [a.d. 1342.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 20,264.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a fess compony. Within a
finely carved gothic panel of eight points ornamented with
small quatrefoils or ball-flowers along the inner edge.
» SIG Dl : De : MALYN6S.
Cabled border.
Reginald Malyns, of co. Berks.
11.561. [a.d. 1424.] Red. \l in. [Add. ch. 20,270.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a fess compony. Within a
cusped panel of eight points.
* Sigillum «< •»- rcgtnalDt >^ s-a malgns /«
Beaded borders.
Geoffrey de Mandeville, Earl of Essex and Gloticester,
ob. 1 2 16.
11.562. [Early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression. 1 1 in. [xciv. 22.]
A shield of arms of early shape : quarterly.
e> SIGILL' : GALFRtlDI) : D6 i MAVND6VIL.
2
228 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Richard de Manlegh, Escheator to tJie Earl of Chester
ill CO. Chester.
11,563. [a.d. 1402.] Red : much injured by pressure.
\ in. [Add. ch. 20,510.]
A shield of arms, couchi': a dexter hand couped and erect
within a bordure, Manley. Crest on a helmet a wing erect.
The field replenished with trefoils. Within a carved gothic
panel.
S' ricarBi \tv :
John Manne, of Datchworth, co. Herts.
11,564. [a.d. 1601.] Red. -i^x-i-^in. [Add. ch. 35,227.]
Oval : on a wreath, a unicorn's head erased, gorged with
a coronet.
Beaded border.
Henry Mannynge, of Goodwood, co. Suss., LL.B.
11,565. [a.d. 1605.] Red : indistinct, i X f in. [Add.
ch. 2l,■Jl•i^,
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a cross patonce
betw. four trefoils, MANNING ; 2, 3, two bendlets engrailed,
and a canton. In fess point over all a crescent for difference.
Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling, and wreath, out of
a ducal coronet an eagle's head betw. two wings.
Beaded border.
James Manning.
Seals used by Margaret Burroughs, of Bletchington,
CO. Suss., IVz'dozu.
11.566. [a.d. 1696.] Red: en placard, imperfect. About
-1 X -f in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 29,721.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a cross patonce betw. four trefoils
slipped, Manning. Crest on a helmet and mantling, out of
a ducal coronet an eagle's head betw. two ostrich feathers.
11.567. [a.d. 1696.] Red : e/i placard. [Add. ch. 29,722.]
11.568. [a.d. 1696.] Red : 01 placard. [Add. ch. 29,723.]
John Mannyng.
11,569. [a.d. 1368.] Plaster cast from good impression.
J in. [Ixxxvii. 72.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three lions rampant.
Within a carved panel of eight points, ornamented with ball-
flowers along the inner edge.
HERALDIC SEALS. 229
Edward Maiisell,y««., son of Edward Mansell,
of Cosgrave, co. Nortlit.
11.570. [a.d. 1695.] Red : ^« /Ar^rtra', on a label, fxfin.
[Add. ch. 18,057.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three maunches,
Mansell.
Cabled border.
11.571. [a.d. 1695.] Another: imperfect. [Add. ch. 18,058.]
11.572. [A.D. 1695.] Another. [Add. ch. 18,060.]
11.573. [a.d. 1695.] Another. [Add. ch. 18,061.]
Sir Thomas Mansell, Kiit. and ^th Bart.,
1st Baron Mansell, of Margam.
11,574. [a.d. 17 1 1.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
li X I in. [Ix.xxvii. 73.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, a chevron betw. three
maunches, MANSELL ; 2, three bars ; 3, crusily a lion ram-
pant ; 4, two lions passant guardant in pale.
SI • THOM/E • MANSEL ■MILET • BARONETI ® «
Peter de Manton(.o)
11,575. [a.d. 1329.] Plaster cast, f in. [Ixxxvii. 74.]
A shield of arms : a cross interlaced with a chaplet or
annulet, betv/. two fleurs-de-lis in the ist and 3rd, and two
leopards' faces in the 2nd and 4th quarters. Suspended by a
strap from a hook. Within a pointed quatrefoil panel.
» S' P6TRI ■D6 • MANTOLIO (0
A doubtful seal.
John Manwood, of Hackington, al. St. Stephen's, co. Kent.
11.576. [a.d. 1637.] Red: injured by pressure. From a
ring with mark of the setting. 4 X f in. [Harl. ch. Z6 I. 42.]
A shield of arms: two palets, on a chief a demi-lion
issuant, in fess point a crescent for difference, Manwood.
Beaded border.
11.577. [a.d. 1637.] Another. [Harl. ch. 86 I. 43.]
11.578. [A.D. 1637.] Another. [Had. ch. 86 I. 44.]
11.579. [A.D. 1637.] Another. [Harl. ch. 112 B. 17.]
Sir Roger Manwood, al. Manhood, Serfeant-at-Law,
Lord Chief Justice of the Conunon Pleas, etc.
First Seal.
11,580. [A.D. 1568.] Red: -^ X f in. [Harl. ch. 75 F. 44.]
Oval : a shield of arms : see No. 1 1,582.
230 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
11.581. [A.D. 156S.] Red : fragmentary. [Harl. ch. 78 C.
21.]
11.582. [A.D. 1569.] Red: chipped. [Harl. ch. 79 B. 26.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two palets engrailed, on a chief a
demi-lion rampant issuing, Manwood.
11.583. [A.D. 1580.] Red. [Add. ch. 5331.]
Another Seal.
11.584. [A.D. 1570.] Red. a x -f in. [Harl. ch. 79 B.
27.]
Oval : a shield of arms as described in No. 11,582. Above
the shield the initial letters R. M.
Anotfier Seal.
11.585. [A.D. 1576.] Red: injured. | X | in. [Harl. ch.
79 B. 29.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two palets, on a chief a demi-
lion rampant issuing, Manwood. Crest on a helmet and
ornamental mantling, out of a ducal coronet a lion's head
guardant.
Cabled border.
11.586. [A.D. 1576.] Red: indistinct. [Harl. ch. 79 B.
30.]
11.587. [a.D. 1576.] Red : injured by pressure. [Harl.
ch. 79 B. 31.]
11.588. [A.D. 1578.] Red: a fragment, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 532S.]
11.589. [a.D. 1578.] Red : fine. [Add. ch. 5329.]
11.590. [A.D. 1579.] Red: injured by pressure. [Harl. ch.
76D. 55.]
Peter, son of Robert de Mara, al. de La Mare,
of CO. Wilts., Knt.
11.591. [a.D. 1279.] Light-brown or creamy-buff: ori-
ginally fine, chipped on r. h. side. App. by a plaited skein of
green silk, i^ in. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 31.]
A shield of arms : two lions passant guardant in pale,
Mare. Suspended by a strap from a hook and betw. two
â– yvyverns with tails flory.
» SeCR tPJGTRI • FIL' • ROB'TI • D" ■MARA.
11.592. Sulph. cast of No. 11,591. [D.C., E. 412.]
11.593. [a.D. 1279.] Another: edge much chipped. [Cott.
ch. xxvii. 12?^
p. OBTI D' â– MARA,
HERALDIC SEALS. 23 1
William de "M-sxa., Lord of Ryndecuinbe,
\_Rendconibe, co. Glonc?\
11,594. [Mid. Hen. III.] Green : indistinct, fin. [Add.
ch. 20.430.]
A shield of arms of early shape : ermine, two bars.
S: S' WILLGLMI : De LA MAR6.
Roger de March.
11,595. [Late 13th cent] Recent impression in red sealing
wax. -2- in. [xlvii. 12 18.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three cinquefoils pierced.
Betvv. three oak-leaves. Within a pointed quatrefoil border,
ornamented along the inner edge with small ball-flowers.
» S' ROGGR : De : MARCH.
Beaded borders.
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 548.
Thomas March, of Sherford, co. Devon, Yeoman.
11,596. [a.D. 162 1.] Red : indistinct. iJ- X -U^ in. [Add.
ch. 13,261.]
Oval : on a wreath, a lion rampant, perhaps for a crest of
March, a demi-lion rampant. In the field two initials : —
I . . . .
Michael Marchal.
See John de la Capella.
William Marchall.
11,597. [a.D. 1529.] Red: chipped. iX^ in. [Add.
ch. 35,119.]
Ornamental shape : a dexter hand holding a spear or staff,
for crest of Marshall.
In the field the legend : —
LE MARSHALL.
Beaded border.
Philip Marci.
11,598. [Early 13th cent.] Crtam)--white : imperfect, in-
distinct. If in. [Stowe ch. 85.]
p. A shield of arms : a fess or bar, betw. si.x escallops.
Legend wanting.
232 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. A smaller counterseal. i in. A shield charged with
one escallop in reference to the shield of arms on the obv.
© SIGILL' PHILIPPI
Philip Mnrci and his brethren, etc., are proscribed by name in Magna
Charta. " Nos amovebimus penitus de baUiis .... quod decetero
nullam habeant balUam in Anglia . . . Phihppum Marci et fratrcs ejus
et Galfridum nepotcm ejus, etc., cap. 56.
Anna SeraflSni, Tuife of Philip Marci.
11,599. [Early 13th cent.] Creamy-white: very imperfect.
I-J X U in. [Stowe ch. 85.]
Pointed oval : a right hand and arm, holding up a shield of
arms: an escallop for Marci, sec No. 11,598, (counterseal).
In the field a crescent.
© SIGILL' -AN AFFINL
John de La Mare, Lord of Little Hereford, co. Heref.
11.600. [Temp. Edw. I.] Green : fine, edge chipped.
App. by a woven bobbin of red silk, i in. [Add. ch. 4580.]
A shield of arms : barry dancettee of ten. Above the
shield a lance, at each side a wavy sprig of foliage and
flowers.
ft S' lOHANNIS : De : LA MAtR6.]
11.601. Plaster cast from No. 11,600. [Ix.xxv. 26.]
W S' lOHANNIS â– De â– LA â– MA
Cf. three bars dancettdc, Mare, or De La Mare, etc.
Robert de La Mare.
11,602. [a.D. 1364.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I in. [Ixxxv. 27.]
A shield of arms : two lions passant in pale, Mare. Sus-
pended by a strap from a forked tree. Within a traced
panel.
SIGILL" â– ROBeRTI DC LA MAR".
Anselm Mareschal, Knt.
11,603. [a.D. 1337.] Dark-green: cut from a charter.
I J- in. [xxxv. 315.]
A shield of arms : a bend lozengy, MarescHALL of Heng-
ham, CO. Norf. The shield borne on the shoulder of a lion
rampant. Within a carved gothic panel with points of a
triangle and cinqucfoil.
SIGILLVM • ANS6LMI ■MARESCHAL.
HERALDIC SEALS. 233
John Mareschall.
11,604. [a.D. 1 361.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. -J in. [Ixxxvii. 79.]
A shield of arms : a cross, with an indistinct mark of
cadency. Crest on a tree, a pelican in her nest vulning
herself. Within a carved gothic panel.
S' lOHANNIS MARESCHAL.
Thomas Mareschal, Knt.,
Lord pf Luttonc-jnxta-]\Iontagn, co. Somers.
11.605. [a.D. 1386.] Red: cracked, imperfect. I in.
[Cott. ch. xxvii. 43.]
A shield of arms : a cross moline, for MARSHALL. Within
a carved gothic quatrefoil panel.
!s Sigillum • • • 2rj)omc • • • mardjal • • •
Beaded borders.
11.606. Sulph. cast from No. 1 1,605. [D.C., F. 561.]
William 'M.dixesch^M, Lord of Hengham, 1st Baron.
11.607. [a.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
â– I in. [Ixxxvii. 78.]
A shield of arms : five fusils in fess. At each side of the
shield a staff or baton, probably in reference to his hereditary
office of Marshall of Ireland, granted in fee by King John,
1207, to his great-great-grandfather, John Marshall, 1st
Baron by tenure.
!Cs : S' • WILL'I • MAReSCALLI :
Beaded borders.
Princess Maria, dan. of King EDWARD I.,
a nun at A mbresbiiry, co. Wilts.
11.608. [a.D. 1303]. Green : fine, imperfect. 14- in.
[Add. ch. 20,219.]
On an eagle displayed a shield of arms : ENGLAND. In
the field on the r. h. side, a lion rampant. The corresponding
device on the 1. h. side, wanting. Within a cusped and
pointed gothic quatrefoil of elegant design, with pairs of
trefoiled countersunk openings in the mullions at the side of
the points.
Legend destroyed.
Sandford, Gencal. Hist., p. 143.
Edmond Mariet, al. Maryett, of co. Oxo7i.
11.609. [a.D. 1599.] Light-brown: cracked, indistinct.
[Add. ch. 9089.]
A shield of arms : barry of six, in the dexter chief point a
mullet, Maryet.
234 CATALOGUE OK SEALS.
Thomas de Marines, pf co. Suss.
11,610. [Temp. Edw. I.] Dark-green: imperfect, f in.
[Harl. ch. 79 C. 3.]
A shield of arm.s : a cross, in dexter chief some indistinct
charges, perhaps passion nails.
^ S' THOMe D-
Stephen de Marisco, of co. Stiff.
11,611. [Late Hen. III.] Creamy - white : a fragment.
About I in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 52.]
A shield of arms : three water bougets, two and one (?)
Legend broken away.
Robert Markaunt, of co. Somers., Chev.
11,612. [Late 14th cent.] Red : imperfect, indistinct.
[Harl. ch. 79 B. 45.]
A shield of arms : fretty, a chief
Thomas Markes.
See Thomas Napper.
Sir Griffyn Markham, son of THOMAS Markham,
of Kir by Be liars, co. Leic.
11.613. [a.d. 1598.] Red. -i in. [Add. ch. 35,317.]
Oval : on a wreath, a lion of St. Mark, sejant guardant
winged, supporting a harp. Crest of Markham.
Beaded border.
Robert Markeham, of Coitam, co. Nott.
11.614. [A.D. 1586.] Red. -i^ X T^ in. [Add. ch.
26,013.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : on a chief a dcmi-
lion rampant issuing, Markham.
Robert Markeham, son and Jieir of ROBERT Markeham,
of Cottam, CO. Nott.
11,615. [a.d. 1586.] Red. -S^\n. [Add. ch. 26,013.]
On a wreath a lion of St. Mark, guardant, supporting a
harp or lyre. Crest of Markham.
Thomas Markham, of Kirby Bellars, co. Leic.
11,616. [a.d. 1598.] Red. ^ in. [Add. ch. 35,317.]
Oval : an indistinct crest, see seal of Sir Griffyn
Markham, No. 11,613.
HERALDIC SEALS. 235
Richard Marmaduc.
See Rich. //. JOH. //. Marmeduci.
Agnes, wife i?/ William Marmyon, of co. Leic, Knt.
11.617. [a.d. 1389.] Red: originally fine, chipped, fin.
[Add. ch. 21,259.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, crowned, Marmyon.
Betw. the inscription moyr I WOL Bec). Within a carved
circular panel, ornamented with small ball-flowers along the
inner edge.
In place of a legend, eight wings or lures alternated with
seven slipped trefoils and an estoile.
Probably a dau. and coh. of John de Folevile ; Nichols, Lcicestersh.
vol. ii., p. 569.
John Marmyon, of Kysehy, co. Line.
11.618. [a.d. 140S.] Red : injured, imperfect ; originally
encircled by a twisted rush. -2- in. [Add. ch. 21,033.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, within a cusped border.
annif «< ntarm ....
11.619. [a.d. 141 5.] Green : fragmentary. [Add. ch.
21,035-]
Sig anntf *< marmnon *
11.620. [a.d. 1415.] Green: faded, indistinct. [Add. ch.
21,036.]
Philip, son of Robert Marmion, of Scrivelsby, co. Line,
5 th and last Baron Alannion of Tamwortli,
Lord of Scrivelsby, ob. A.D. 1292.
11.621. Cast in composition tinted red, from an imperfect
impression in possession of the Hon. E. Stanhope. About
If in. when perfect, [lii. 24, 25.]
0. A shield of arms of early shape : vaire, a fess, diapered,
Marmion. Betw. three swords, in reference to the tenure of
Scrivelsby Manor, being held in grand serjeantry to perform
the office of champion at the coronation.
« SIGILLVM ■PHILIPPI ■M N.
R. A small pointed oval counterseal. ^ ^ I i"- ^ fleur-
de-lis.
© SIGILLVM • S6GR6TI.
Same seal, with connterseal of MiCHEL LevesKE.
11.622. [a.d. 1265.] Creamy-white: imperfect. [Harl.
ch. 53 D. 4.]
0. The diapering of the fess is well shown in this im-
pression.
SIGILLVM ; PHILIPPI : MARM ....
236 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. A small oval counterseal. f X | in. A shield of
arms : a crescent enclosing an estoile.
+ MICHeL' LevesKG.
11.623. Sulph. cast of the obv. only, of No. 11,622, [D.C.,
E. 386.]
Robert Marmyon, of co. Warw.
11.624. [a.D. 1321.] Red: injured by pressure. H in.
[Cott. ch. xxvii. 54.]
A shield of arms : three swords erect pale wise in fess,
points downwards, and a chief.
ta S' R0B6RT1 • MA . . . GVN *<
Alice, wife of ROBERT de Marny.
See Alice Brun.
John Marny, of co. Essex, Kiif.
11,625. [a.D. 1462.] Red : imperfect. J in. [Harl. ch.
53 D- 9-]
A wing erect, for crest of Marny, cf. Nos. 11,626; 11,631.
Betw. the initial letters, t. m.
Robert de Marny, of co. Essex, Knt.
11.626. [a.D. 1365.] Red: fine. i|in. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 55.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant guardant, Marny.
Suspended by a strap from a forked tree with a small bird
rising betw. the branches. The crest is repeated on each side
of the shield, viz., on a helmet and lambrequin, on a chapcau
a pair of wings erect.
S. : Hobcrtt : Be : iWarnjj.
11.627. Sulph. cast of No. 11,626. [D.C., F. 442.]
11.628. [a.D. 1373.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 21,177.]
William, son of Robert Le Marni, al. de Mareny,
of CO. Essex.
11.629. [Temp. Hen. III.] Bronze-green: fine, chipped.
l-i- X -J in. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 46.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : a fess betw. two chevrons,
in chief a label of five points.
© S' WILLCLMI : L€ : MARNI.
11.630. Sulph. cast of No. 11,629. [D.C., E. 495.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 237
William de Marny, of cos. Essex and Kent, Knt.
11.631. [a.D. 1407. j Red: fine. li- in. [Harl. ch. Ill D.
43-]
A shield of arms, concha : quarterly, I, 4, a lion rampant,
Marny ; 2, 3, two bars. Crest on a helmet and lambrequin,
on a chapeau a pair of wings erect. Supporters, two eagles
rising with expanded wings.
Sigtlfit : toillclint : Dc : marnj? : nttltt'.
11.632. Sulph. cast of No. 11,631. [D.C., G. 117.]
Hankin Marson, son and heir of William Mar.son,
of Bcnington, co. Herts.
11,633. [a.D. 1623.] Red. -^^ X -^ in. [Add. ch. 5298.]
Oval : a goat's head erased, perhaps a crest.
Eobert Martell, of co. Derb.
11,634. [a.D. 1373.] Red: chipped. I in. [Woll. ch.
vi. 8.]
A shield of arms : three mallets, martells, or hammers, two
and one, Martell. Suspended by a strap from a forked
tree. Within a carved gothic panel.
Stgillum : roberti ♦ martcl.
Thomas Martell, of co. Essex, etc.
11.635. [a.D. 1407.] Red : fine, imperfect. \-^ in. [Harl.
ch. Ill D. 43.]
A shield of arms : three martells or 'mallets, two and one,
.Martell. Within a cusped border.
Sig omc »>. martrll ««
Inner border beaded.
11.636, Sulph. cast from No. 11,635. [D.C., G. 115.]
William Martel, of Scanielesby, co. Line.
11,637. [a.D. 1366.] Green : edge chipped, indistinct.
X in. [Add. ch. 2i,oii.]
A shield of arms : a chevron bctw. three hammers or
martells, MarteL. Within a pointed gothic quatrefoil.
«s SIGILLVM • WILLGLMI
Richard de Martheby (?)
11,638. [14th cent.] Red : fragmentary. | in. [xlviii.
24-]
238 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : three squirrels, two and one,MARTHEBY(?)
Within a pointed gothic quatrefoil.
S' RICARDI DG
Elizabeth, widow of Sir Roger Martyn,
Alderman and Citizen of London.
11.639. [a.D. 1579.] Red : from a ring with mark of the
chased setting. # X -V in. [Harl. ch. J"] A. 53.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a fess engrailed betw. three
swans' heads ducally gorged, as many lozenges. Crest on a
helmet, mantling and wreath, a cockatrice's head betw. two
wings.
Cabled border.
11.640. [A.D. 1579.] Red. [Harl. ch. jj A. 54]
Fernandus Martinus.
Seal used by NICHOLAS ATTE Seler, of Canterbury,
CO. Kent.
11,641. [A.D. 1358.] Red: chipped. i in. [Add. ch.
16,361.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a fleur-de-lis ; 2, 3,
chequy.
+ S' FGRNNDI MARrniNI.
Probably a foreign seal.
John Martyn, Citizen and" Cordarius" of London.
11.642. [a.D. 1356.] Red : indistinct in places. ^ in.
[Harl. ch. 79 B. 51.]
A shield of arms : three bars, Martin. In chief, a label
of three points. Surmounted by a key, the handle of which
lies partly on the shield. In the field above the shield an
estoile and a crescent. On each side a wyvern sans wings.
8< SIGILLVM • IOHANNIS ■MARTIN.
Beaded border.
11.643. Sulph. cast of No. 11,642. [D.C., F. 404.]
John Martin, of Canterbury _ co. Kent, Esq.
11.644. [a.D. 147S.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. -7%XjV'"-
[Harl. ch. 79 B. 54.]
Oval : a blood-hound couchant, in allusion to the armorial
bearings of Martin.
Cabled border.
11.645. [a.D. 1479.] Red : indistinct. [Harl. ch. 79 B.
55-]
HERALDIC SEALS. 239
11.646. [a.D. 1485.] Red : indistinct. [Harl. ch. 80 C.
46]
11.647. [a.D. 1487.] Red : indistinct. [Harl. ch. 79 B.
56.]
11.648. [A.D. 1493.] Red : very indistinct. [Harl. ch.
79 B- 57-]
11.649. [a.D. 1498.] Red: imperfect. [Harl. ch. 80 H.
53-]
11.650. [a.D. 1499.] Red. [Harl. ch. 79 B. 59.]
Robert Martyn, of Chidiock, co. Dors.
11,651. [a.D. 1351.] Red: fine. ^ in. [Add. ch. 15,441.]
A shield of arms : two bars, MARTIN. Supporters, two
lions rampant. Within an elaborately traced gothic trefoil.
» SIGILLVM : ROBGRTI : MARTIN.
Cf. Harl. ch. 48 B. 5, 37.
William Martin, Lord of Caniienx,
CO. Pembr., \st Baron.
11,652. [a.D. 1301.] Plaster cast of fine impression. | in.
[Ixxxvii. Si.]
A shield of arms : two bars, Martin.
W S' WILL'I MARTINI «< *
Outside the legend a wavy border of foliage and flowers.
Beaded borders.
William Martyn.
See Walter de Kyldesbv.
Nicholas Marum (.3)
11,653. [a.D. 1336.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. -2- in. [Ixxxvii. 82.]
A shield of arms : three fusils in bend. Within a double
quatrefoil interlaced.
S' • NICOLAI LA
John Masey.
11,654. [15th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
\\ in. [Ixxxvii. 84]
A shield of arms, conc/u': uncertain. Crest on a helmet
and lambrequin, a unicorn's head. Within a car\'ed gothic
panel.
Legend obscure. .
240 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Mason.
See Samuel Mason.
Margeria, luife of Robert Mason, of Eye, co. Stiff.
11.655. [a.u. 1619.] Red. ^ X ^ in. [Add. ch. 10,482.]
Oval : on a wreath, a dexter arm, erect from the elbow in
armour, holding a sword point upwards in bend sinister.
11.656. Plaster cast of No. 11,655. [xcviii. 78.]
Robert Mason, of Eye, co. Suff.
11,657. [a.d. 1619.] Red. 4 x -i- in. [Add. ch. 10,482.]
Oval : an ornamentally carved shield (of arms ?) : a death's
head. In chief the initials R. M.
Carved border.
Samuel Mason, son and heir apparent of Ann Capstack,
of Lo)idon.
11.658. [a.d. 1694.] Red : en placard, on a label.
^X-^in. [Add. ch. 30,181.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant with two heads,
Mason. Crest on a helmet and mantling, a mermaid. In-
distinct.
This may be the armorial seal of JOHN MasON, one of the
witnesses, whose signature is at the foot of the usual clause
of attestation on the back of the charter.
11.659. Plaster cast of No. 11,658. [xcviii. 79.]
Seal used by George Capstack, of London, Brewer.
11.660. [a.d. 1694.] As above. [Add. ch. 30,181.]
Seal used by Ann, tvife of the above George.
11.661. [a.d. 1694.] As above. [Add. ch. 30,181.]
William Mason, Jtistice of the Peace in co. Siff., etc.
11.662. [a.d. 1622.] Red, the paper cut and folded over
before impression : en placard. -^ x -^ in. [Harl. ch.
58 F. 39-]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three indistinct
charges. Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, out of
a ducal coronet a buck's head.
11.663. Plaster cast of No. 11,662. [xcviii. 80.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 24!
Robert Massam, al. de Masham, of Durham.
11,664. [a.D. 1382.] Red: indistinct in parts. ^ in.
[Egert. ch. 577.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three maces. Within a
carved gothic panel.
■d SIGILLVM ® ROBGRTI * MASSAM.
Beaded border.
John Massingham, al. Messyngham,
of Nezv Windsor, co. Berks.
11.665. [a.D. 1389.] Dark-green : very indistinct, -f in.
[Add. ch. 5201.]
A shield of arms : an eagle displayed. Within a pointed
gothic trefoiled panel.
Si 8' lOHANNIS : MASSINGHAM.
Beaded border.
11.666. [a.d. 1389.] Another. [Add. ch. 5203.]
William Massye, of the Inner Temple, London.
11.667. [a.D. 1589.] Light-brown: injured by pressure.
â– I X 4 in- [Harl. ch. 53 D. 20 B.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, in the 1st and 4th
quarters three fleurs-de-lis. In fess point over all a crescent
for difference, MassEY.
Cabled border.
11.668. [a.D. 1593.] Light-brown: imperfect [Harl. ch.
S3 D. 21.]
Eustace de Mastra.
11.669. [14th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I^ in. [Ixxxvii. 85.]
A shield of arms : per pale, six fleurs-de-lis, three, two and
one. Betw. three wyverns reguardant. Within a pointed
quatrefoil ornamented with ball-flowers or cinquefoils along
the inner edge.
S- 6VSTACHII DG MASTRA.
Perhaps a foreign seal.
11.670. Sulph. cast [D.C., F. 368.]
Thomas Mathew.
Seal used by Thomas Jackson, of Wellesboume, co. Warw.
11,671. [a.D. 1591.] Red: from a ring with mark of the
setting. [Harl. ch. 79 F. 18.]
Oval : on a wreath a cock. Crest of Mathew.
VOL. UL R
242 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John, soti of Robert de Maudeby, al. Mauteby,
Ktit., of CO. Norf.
11,672. [a.d. 1379.] Green: indistinct, i in. [Add. ch.
14,954]
A shield of arms : a cross, Mautby. Betw. two leaves.
Within a carved cinquefoil panel.
ss SigiUum : tofjannis : Dc : mauOrfjij.
Agnes, wife of John Mauduyt, of Somerford Maudtiyt,
CO. Wilts.
11.673. [a.d. 1333.] Red: fine, imperfect. |- in. [Cott.
ch. xxvii. 69.]
Three shields of arms, united at their bases in the centre
of the shield : i, three pales wavy, Mauduit ; 2, a fess betw.
six martlets ; 3, a chevron betw. three martlets. Betw. three
slipped cinquefoils. Within a carved gothic trefoil.
.... ens • MAVDVT.
11.674. Sulph. cast of No. 11,673. [D.C., F. 245.]
Gilbert Mauduit, of co. Essex.
11.675. [a.d. 1 25 1.] Bronze-green: fine, imperfect. [Cott.
ch. xxvii. 68.]
A shield of arms : lozengy, a bordure bezantee, MAUDUIT.
U : SeCR€TI A'AA'
11.676. Sulph. cast of No. 11,675. [D.C., E. 379.]
John Mauduit, of Pentlow, co. Essex, Knt.
11,677. [Temp. Edw. I.] Dark-green : imperfect. i| in.
[Add. ch. 15,006.]
A shield of arms : chequy a canton ermine.
VM • lOHANNIS ■MAVDVI . . .
Beaded borders.
John Mauduit, al. Maudut, son and heir of
D. Robert Maudut, of co. Wilts.
11.678. [a.d. 1288-92?] Green: good. li in. [Harl.
ch. S3 D. 2.]
A shield of arms : three bends wavy within three cinque-
foils in orb.
© S' lOHAN MAVDVIT.
11.679. Sulph. cast of No. 11,678. [D.C., E. 401.]
John Mauduyt, of Somerford Mauduyt, co. Wilis.
11,680. [A.D. 1333.] Red : imperfect, f in. [Cott. ch.
xxvii. 69.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 243
A shield of arms : three pales wavy, MauduiT, etc. Betw.
two wyverns tails nowy.
» S' : lOHAN MAVDVT.
Beaded border.
11,681. Sulph. cast of No. ii,6So. [D.C., F. 244.]
Roger Mauduyt, Chevr.
11,682. [A.D. 1322.] Red : imperfect. \ in. [Add. ch.
19,838.] _
A shield of arms, cotichd: ermine, two bars. Crest on a
helmet and lambrequins, a tree (?) In the field on each side a
wavy branch of quatrefoiled flowers springing from a human
heart.
Legend uncertain.
^&^
Elizabeth, wife of Oliver Mauleverer.
See Elizabeth Barvngge.
Oliver Mauleverer, of co. Line.
11.683. [a.D. 1 40 1.] Red : fine, originally encircled by a
twisted rush, i in. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 79.]
A shield of arms, couch^: three greyhounds courant in
pale, Mauleverer. Crest on a helmet, and lambrequin, on
a chapeau, turned up ermine, a greyhound, collared, lined and
ringed. On each side, a tree growing on a mount.
S : olguni »/■■* ntaulfbfrcr.
Cabled border.
11.684. Sulph. cast of No. 11,683. [xlvii. 1475.]
11.685. Another. [D.C., G. 90.]
11.686. [A.D. 1401.] Red : injured. [Cott. ch. xii. 29.]
Robert Mauleverer, of co. York.
11.687. [a.D. 1401.] Red : cracked. i X f in. [Add.
ch. 16,892.]
Oblong octagonal signet : a greyhound statant. Crest of
Mauleverer. Background replenished with sprigs of
foliage. In the field the initials R. m.
Cabled border.
11.688. [a.D. 1402.] Red: chipped. [Add. ch. 16,895.]
Another Seal.
11.689. [a.D. 1424.] Red. i in. [Add. ch. 16,909.]
Round : same design, dififerent type.
R 2
244 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William Mauleverer, of Cusseworth, co. York, Esq.
11.690. [a. D. 1463.] Red. -t-X^in. [Had. ch. 1 12 B. 24.]
Oblong octagonal signet : a greyhound statant, collared.
Crest of Mauleverer. In the field the initial letter M. and
a sprig of foliage.
Cabled border.
Philip Maumer.
11.691. [a.d. 1242-3.] Plaster cast from imperfect im-
pression. 2 in. [Ixxxvii. 89.]
A shield of arms of early shape : three piles meeting in
base. On a canton or franc-quartier a cross pattee.
© S VM€R.
Perhaps a foreign seal.
Ralph de Maundeville, of co. Essex.
11.692. [Temp. Hen. HI.] Green, mottled: fine. [Cott.
ch. xxvii. /l]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : a lion passant guardant.
S« S" RADVLFI • DG ■MAVNDeVlL'.
11.693. Sulph. cast of No. 11,692. [D.C., E. 346.]
Robert de Maundeville.
11,694. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
i-i- X I in. [Ixxxvii. 71.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : fretty, a bar.
fii S' ROB6RT ND6VYL6.
Thomas de Maundevyle, of co. Essex, Knt.
11.695. [a.d. 1378.] Red: very indistinct. ^ in. [Harl.
ch. 43 G. 31.]
A shield of arms : on a chief indented three martlets.
Betw. two slipped sprigs of trefoil.
» • S' ■THOM6 ■De • MAVDGVYLe.
Beaded border.
11.696. [A.D. 1380.] Red: fine. [Add. ch. 22,608.]
6 • S' • THOM . . De • MAVOeVYLe.
11.697. [A.D. 1382.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. [Cott.
ch. xxvii. 74.]
« • S' • THOMe ■MAVDeVYte.
11.698. [a.d. 1382.] Red: injured. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 75.]
« • S' • THOMe ■De ■MAVDeVYLe.
11.699. Sulph. cast of No. 1 1,698. [D.C., F. 540.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 245
Thomas Maundeville, Lord of Aiiescote, co. Northt.
11,700. [a.d. 1386.] Dark-green: fine. H X i-^- in.
[Add. ch. 21,520.]
Oval : a shield of arms, couche: three bars. Crest on a
helmet and lambrequin, on a tree eradicated, a bird. In the
field on each side a wavy sprig of foliage and flowers. Within
a carved gothic panel.
StgiUum : tfjomc : maunDcutlr.
Cabled border.
John Maunsel.
11,701. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
If X I- in. [Ix.xxvii. 86.]
Pointed oval : a shield of arms : ermine, on a cross five
lions passant guardant. Above the shield a demi-man, on
his left hand a hawk with bells and jesses, in his right a lure.
e« SIGILLVM ta lOHANNIS « MAVNSGL !S
Beaded borders.
Nicholas, so)i of Richard Mauncel, of Croydon, co. Siirr.
11.702. [.\.D. 1357.] Red: injured by pressure, i in.
[Add. ch. 23,444.]
A shield of arms : a lion's face enraged. Suspended by a
strap from a hook, and betw. two small birds, each betw. two
sprigs of foliage.
Thomas Maunsell, of co. Essex, Esq.
11.703. [a.d. 1448.] Red : originally fine, cracked, im-
perfect. 1-3- in. [Cott. ch. XXX. 38.]
A shield of arms, couche : per pale, dcv., on a fess dancettee,
three lions rampant, Mansell ; sin., barry nebulee of twelve.
Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, an eagle.
Legend on a scroll : —
StgtUum • tijomc aunfell' :
11.704. Sulph. cast of No. 11,703. [D.C., G. 216.]
11.705. Plaster cast from fine impression. [Ixxxvii. iyl]
StgtUum *< * rtjomc *< « * maunrcU' :
William Maunsel, al. Mauncel, of Stroud, co. Gloiic.
11,706. [Temp. Edw. I.] Bronze-green : chipped, f in.
[Sloan, ch. xxxiii. il.]
Hexagonal : a shield of arms : a fess, in chief a label of
five points, Man SELL.
. . . ILGLMI • MAVNSeU.
246 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Mause, Chevr.
11,707. [a.D. 1319.] Green: imperfect. \\ in. [Add.
ch. 29,266.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three lions rampant.
Suspended by a strap from a hook.
S' lOH'IS
Beaded border.
Walter, son of ROBERT de Mauteby, of co. Norf., Knt.
11,708. [Late Hen. III.] Dark-green: fine, chipped.
^ X i in. [Add. ch. 7366.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : a cross.
fis S' WALTGRI D' MAVT6BI.
Mawle, Family Arms.
See Richard Fawcett.
George Maye, of Bnrwash, co. Suss.
11.709. [A.D. 1 590.] Red : fragmentary. About f X 4- in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 29,746.]
Oval : a shield of arms : [a fess betw. eight] billets, May.
Crest on a helmet, and ornamental mantling, out of a ducal
coronet a leopard's head, charged on the neck with a crescent.
Betw. the initial letters G. M.
Beaded border.
Richard May, A Iderman of Canterbiay.
11.710. [a.D. 1658.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression: indistinct, -i X f in. [Harl. ch. 112 B. 27.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess betw. eight billets. May.
Crest on a helmet and mantling, out of a ducal coronet a
lion's head.
Johanna Mayel.
See Matildis de Plessy.
Richard Mayn.
Seal used by John Rous.
11711. [a.D. 1417] Red: fine, injured by pressure.
._t,x -iV in. [Harl. ch. 55 E. 38.]
Oval octagonal signet : a dexter hand couped at the wrist,
in allusion to the arms or crest of the owner, Mayn.
Legend in the field : —
rtrijarU • magn.
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 247
Anthony Maynarde,
11,712. [a.d. 1594.] Red: indistinct. | x i in. [Add.
ch. 28,961.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betvv. three sinister
hands couped, Maynard. Crest on a helmet and mantle
looped up at the sides, on a wreath a demi-buck issuing.
Cabled border.
Anth. Maynard.
See Henry Elsynge.
Sir Henry Maynard, of Eston, co. Essex.
11.713. [A.D. 1606.] Red: from a ring with mark of the
setting. -iV X I in. [Harl. ch. 83 H. 20.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three sinister hands
couped at the wrist, a crescent for difference, Maynard.
11.714. [a.d. 1607.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 33,697.]
Sybell, widozv ^/Anthony Lewes, Esq., and
wife (?/ Anthony Maynarde.
11,715. [a.d. 1594.] Red: injured, f X -i in. [Add. ch.
28,961.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three roundles
as many quatrefoils ; a martlet for difference. Crest on a
helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a lion's head erased.
Cabled border.
John Maynston, of co. Heref.
11,716. [a.d. 1 599.] Reddish-brown : indistinct, f X | in.
[Add. ch. 1875.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three hedgehogs.
Above the shield an uncertain device.
Beaded border.
Arthur Maynwaringe, of London, Gentl.
11,717. [a.d. 1609.] Red : injured. | in. [Harl. ch,
•86 1. 63.]
Out of a ducal coronet, an ass's head. Crest of Main-
WARING.
Edward Mayo.
See William Huish,
248 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John, son of John Mayre, al. Meyre,
Burgess of Lynn Regis, co. Norf.
11.718. [a.D. 1291.] Dark-green: good impression.
I X i- in. [Add. ch. 7913.]
Shield-shaped : on a shield : a butterfly.
^ S' • lOH'lS ■FIL' ■lOH'IS • MAYRe.
11.719. Plaster cast of No. 11,718. [Ix.xxvii. 90.]
Thomas Le Mayster, of Ipswich, co. Siiff.
11,720. [a.D. 1374.] Red: very indistinct, injured by
pressure, i in. [Add. ch. 10,136.]
A shield of arms : a fess dancettee betw. uncertain charges.
Within a carved gothic panel.
SIGILLVM • THOM6 L6 MeS . . . R.
Master Walter Medeford.
11,721. [a.D. 1418.] Plaster cast from chipped impression,
[ixxxvii. 92.]
A shield of arms : per fess dancettee, a fess dancettee
counterchanged, in chief a crescent for difference. Suspended
by a strap from a forked tree. Within a gothic panel.
S' jn[agt]ftri : toaltrrt : mcDrforU ; *<
Adam de Medeley, of co. Suss.
11.722. [a.D. 1 3 16.] Green, mottled. ^ in. [Cott. ch.
xxvii. 90.]
A shield of arms : a cross crosslet, and chief compony, but
uncertain.
© S' ADAM • D6 • MeOeLA . . .
11.723. Sulph. cast of No. 11,722. [D.C., F. 191.]
Thomas de Melbum, C/erk.
11,724. [A.D. 1374.] Red: originally fine, much injured.
[Add. ch. 7909.]
A shield of arms : field diapered lozengy. On a bend
three escallops. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree.
Within an elegantly carved gothic panel ornamented with
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
Si nw : Oc : m[e]Hi
HERALDIC SEALS. 249
William de Meldon, Chevr., of co. Norf.
11.725. [a.D. 1354.] Red: slightly chipped. i in.
[Harl. ch. 53 D. 33.]
A shield of arms, coiiche : a fess dancettee betw. three
crescents. Crest on a helmet and lambrequin, out of a ducal
coronet, a garb. Within a carved gothic panel, ornamented
with small ball-flowers.
S' WILL6LMI • D6 • MGLDONe.
11.726. Sulph. cast of No. 11,725. [D.C., F. 388.]
John Meleward, of Laiighton, co. Suss.,
sou o/JoHN Meleward, of Cliiddmglegh.
11,727. [a.D. 1444.] Red : imperfect, fi- in. [Add. ch.
29,795-]
An owl ; background replenished with foliage and flowers.
Lady Escholace, or Scholastica, de Melsa, widow of
Geoffrey de Meaux, al. Melsa, al. Mewes, Chevr.,
of COS. Northt. and Warw.
11.728. [a.D. 1329]. Creamy-white: indistinct, fx-f^in.
[Add. ch. 21,415.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three uncertain charges. Cf next
seal, No. 1 1,729. Within a cusped panel of eight points.
Another Seal.
11.729. [a.D. 1346.] Red : originally fine, chipped at
edge. 4-f in. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 88.]
Two shields of arms : dex., three griffins segreant, two and
and one, Melsa or Mewes ; sin. three leopards' faces
jessants-de-lis, betw. six crosses crosslet. Suspended from a
forked tree on a mount. In the background above the
shields are five small quacrefoils.
S! SIGILLVM : SCOLAST[IC]€ : [DG : MGILSA.
Cf. Cott. ch. .xxvii. 118 ; Add. ch. 20,733, 20,734 ; Harl. ch. 50 F. 51.
John de Melsa, al. Mewes, of co. Northt., Knt.,
sou of the Lady ScOLASTiCA DE Mewes.
11,730. [a.D. 1360.] Green: injured by pressure. [Cott.
ch. xxvii. 118.]
A shield of arms : six griffins segreant, three, two, and one.
Betw. two wavy sprigs of foliage with trefoiled flowers.
Within a carved gothic quatrcfoil panel ornamented along the
inner edge with small quatrcfoils or ball-flowers.
a SIGILLVM : lOHANNIS : D6 : MeLSA. «<
Cf. Add. ch. 21,696 ; 24,186.
2SO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John de Memmiri, al. Memburi,
sofi tf/ Maurice de Memburi, of co. Soiners., Chevr.
11.731. [a.D. 133S.] Dark-yellow: indistinct. ^ in.
[Cott. ch. xxvii. 95.]
A shield of arms : three escallops, over all a bendlet.
« S'. lOH'IS • D6 • MeMMIRl. * *
11.732. Sulph. cast from No. 11,731. [D.C., F. 273.]
John de Memmiri.
See John de Memburl
William Menevylle.
11,733. \Temp. Edw. II.] Red. i in. [Egert. ch. 539.]
A shield of arms : a cross embattled counterembattled (?).
Within two interlaced trefoils forming a cuspcd panel. With
six pellets in the six lunettes formed by the intersection of
the lines.
Geo. Mercer.
See Clifford.
Lucy de Meriet, al. Meryet, dan. of William Malet ;
ividoiu ofUxjcn DE Meryet, of co. Kent.
11,734. [a.D. 1309.] Bronze-green : chipped, imperfect.
li in. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 11 1.]
A shield of arms : the charges destroyed, with traces of a
bend. Supported by a strap from a tree of three branches.
Within a pointed quatrefoil border.
» • SIGILLV CI6 ® . . € * MGRier.
Matildis de Meriet.
Seal used by John, son 0/ John de Meryet, Knt.,
cousin and co-heir of Sir John de Beauchamp,
of Somerset, Chevr.
11,735. [a.d. 1368.] Red : fine. i in. [Add. ch.
22,583.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., barry of six, Maryet ;
si?i., a lion rampant. Betw. two slipped leaves. Within a
carved gothic panel with points of a triangle and cinquefoil
interlaced, ornamented along the inner edge with small ball-
flowers or quatrefoils.
«( SIGI : MATILDIS : D€ : MERI€T.
Cf. Add. ch. 33,729, A.D. 1365.
HERALDIC SEALS. 25 I
Simon de Merieth, of co. Kent, K)tt.
11.736. [Late 13th cent] Green mottled: fine. -ff in.
[Cott. ch. xxvii. 103.]
A shield of arms : barry of six, a bend ermine.
J05 S' SIMONIS De MGRieT.
Beaded border.
11.737. Sulph. cast from No. 11,736. [D.C., E. 397.]
Simon Meriet, of co. Somers. [of New Sarutn .'], Knt.
11.738. [a.d. 1367.] Red: fine, injured by casting.
[Cott. ch. xxvii. 102.]
A shield of arms : barry of six, a bend ermine. Within a
pointed gothic trefoil panel, ornamented with ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
t?. % txiti : nouf : farum.
11.739. Sulph. cast from No. 11,738. [D.C., F. 455.]
Michiel . . . Va . . . ekerke.
Seal ascribed to John de Merke.
11,740. [14th cent.] Plaster cast of indistinct impression.
[Ixxvii. 97.]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a canton, an uncertain
charge, perhaps a mullet.
S' MICHIEL VA GKGRKe?
Probably a foreign seal.
Simon de Merke.
11.741. [a.d. 1334.] Red: fine. | in. [Cott. ch. xii. 26.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant debruised by a bendlet.
Within a finely carved gothic trefoil panel, ornamented with
small ball-flowers along the inner edge.
Beaded border.
William le Merkes, al. de Merkes,
son of Henry de Laufare, of co. Essex.
11.742. [a.d. 1292.] Dark-green. i-f in. [Cott. ch.
xxvii. 107.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, Merks.
jS CR6D6 • MANDATO.
11.743. Sulph. cast of No. 11,742. [D.C., E. 478.]
» CRGDC • MANDA . . .
11.744. [a.d. 1293.] Dark-green : chipped. [Cott ch.
xii. 44-]
11.745. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 477.]
252 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William Merlage, of Derby, co. Derb.
11,746. [a.D. 149 1.] Red : injured, -i in. [Woll. ch.
viii. 14.]
A shield of arms : per fess, a lion rampant. Above the
shield an uncertain initial letter m (?).
Roger de Merlai.
11,747. [13th cent] Plaster cast of fine impression.
I-i in. [Ixxxvii. 98.]
A shield of arms of early form : three merles, or black-
birds, in pale.
© SIGILL' ROGGRl D€ MGRLAI.
Hugh Merles, Clerk.
11,748. [14th cent] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
\ in. [Ixxxvii. 99.]
A shield of arms : on a bend betvv. six merles, or black-
birds, three annulets. Within a carved trefoil panel, orna-
mented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
S' HVGONIS MeRL€ GL'IGI.
John Mersshe, of Creting All Saints, co. Stiff.
11.749. [a.D. 1 399-] Red : injured by pressure, chipped.
I in. [Add. ch. 8382.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex. on a bend indented three
uncertain charges, sin. an eagle displayed with wings in-
verted, dimidiated. Within a carved trefoil panel.
In place of the legend, three wavy scrolls of foliage and
flowers.
John Mershe, of London.
11.750. [A.D. 1568.] Red. -L X | in. [Add. ch. 21,572.]
Oval : a lion's head erased. Perhaps for a crest
Beaded border.
John de Merstone, of co. Somers.
11.751. [A.D. 1370.] Red : injured by pressure. \ in.
[Cott. ch. xxvii. 108.]
A shield of arms (?) : a chevron betvv. two slipped trefoils in
chief and a cock reguardant in base, a crescent for diiTerence.
Within a finely carved gothic panel.
its SIGILf • lOHANNIS • D€ • M6RSTON.
11.752. Sulph. cast of No. ii,7Si. [D.C., E. 494.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 253
11,753. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
in. [Ixxxvii. 100.]
Ss SIGILL' ■lOHANNIS • DG • M6RST0N.
Edmund de Mertone.
Seal used by Richard Robyxns, of Schobbedon, co. Here/.,
and of tlie Mar dies of Wales.
11.754. [a.d. 1387.] Red: indistinct, injured by pressure,
f X -ff in. [Harl. ch. 1 12. C. 35.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant debruised by a
bendlet.
S' 6DMVNDI • D€ • M6RTON6.
11.755. Plaster cast of No. 11,754. [xcviii. 61.]
Peter Meryfyld, of Chepyngtoriton, co. Dev.
11,756. [a.d. 1508.] Red. a in. [Add. ch. 29,151.]
A shield of arms : indistinct, perhaps a Cornish chough, in
reference to the arms of Merefield, a chevron betw. three
(or five) Cornish choughs.
Ralph Merifeild, Citizen of Londoit.
11.757. [a.d. 1622.] Red : injured, f x 4- in. [Add. ch.
35.205.]
Oval : an ornamentally carved shield of arms : five garbs
in cross, MEREFIELD.
Seal used by Joan, wife ^/George Cole, of Sutton-at-Hone,
CO. Kent.
11.758. [a.d. 1615.] Red: injured by pressure. [Add. ch.
23>742-]
Walter Meryfelde, of co. Devon.
11.759. [a.d. 1433.] Red : a fragment. About | in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 13,002.]
A shield of arms : three crosses, two and one.
S + M
Ranulph \surnamed Blundeville, great-grandson of
Ranulph de Meschines,] Earl of Chester.
11,760. {Temp. Rich. I.] Dark-green : fine, imperfect.
2^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 15,771.]
0. A shield of arms of early date : a wolf or lion rampant.
. . . GILLVM â– RAN
254 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. Oval counterseal. Impression of a fine antique oval
intaglio gem. ilxi|in. The subject is obscure. Two kings
seated on cross-legged thrones. Along the rim a Phoenician (?)
inscription.
SIGILLVM . . . MTQAV'C)
11,761. {Temp. Rich. I.] Creamy-white : a fragment of
the obv. only, showing part of the shield, and legend. [Harl.
ch. 52 A. 17.]
VLFI.
Cf. also Nos. 7520, 8530, fragments apparently of this type.
John Thomas Message, late of Fort George, co. Berks,
now of Rotherham, co. York, Esq.
11,762. [a.d. 1782.] Red: en placard, cracked. |^ X | in.
[Add. ch. 18,084.]
Oval : an ornamental lozenge-shaped shield of arms : per
pale, dex. on a chevron three roundles, sm. three bulls' heads
erased, ducally gorged.
Isabella, ivife of John Messyngham.
See Henry Lungayn.
John Methewolde, of Langford, of co. Norf
11,763. [a.d. 1397.] Dark-green: from a ring, with mark
of the setting, f X -i- in. [Add. ch. 14,860.]
Oblong octagonal seal : a shield of arms : six escallops,
three, two, and one. Betw. four small sprigs, and the initial
letters L nt.
Cabled border.
Andrew de [Metste]de.
11,764. [a.d. 1368.] Plaster cast from matrix injured or
defaced. | in. [Ixxxix. Ii.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in each quarter an escallop,
Metstede, etc.
* S' ANDRee : D€ : Me[TST6]D€.
Cf. LaURTUN, xx.xvi. 73.
William Mette, of Canterbury, co. Kent.
11.765. [a.d. 1507.] Red. [Harl. ch. 79 C. 38.]
On a mount a stag lodged. In the field a shackle, and the
initial letters t. f.
Cabled border.
11.766. [a.d. 1 507.] Another. [Harl. ch. 79 C. 39.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 255
Katherine Meulard, exeattrix of the will of
John de Aldeburgh, late Burgess of Reading.
11,767. [a.d. 1350.] Green. I^xfin. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 117.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a bend engrailed (?) Within a
carved gothic panel.
In place of a legend, a wavy scroll of foliage and flowers.
Thomas Meverell, of co. Derb., Esq.
11,768. [a.d. 1470.] Dark-green : fine, f x | in. [Woll.
ch. ix. 22.]
Oblong octagonal : a griffin segreant, for Meverell. In
the field four roundles.
Cf. No. 11,774-
Thomas Mewtas, al. Mewtys, of West/iant, co. Essex, Esq.
11,769. [a.d. 1597.] Red: imperfect, f in. [Cott. ch.
xxvii. 84.]
An ornamental shield of arms : an unicorn salient,
Mewtys.
Gilbert Meydene, of Bolewarehethe {Bulverhithe], co. Suss.
11,770. [Early 14th cent] Creamy-white : very indistinct.
I in. [Add. ch. 20,05 l]
A shield of arms : lozengy, a bend (?) Within a pointed
gothic quatrefoil.
» S' a SIMON a DG Ss (L€BBeN6?)
Cf. also Add. ch. 20,053.
William de Meynill, of co. Derb.
11,771. [a.d. 1277.] Dark-green: imperfect, i in. [Woll.
ch. viii. 55.]
A shield of arms : paly of six, on a fess some indistinct
charges.
ILL'I D
John Meyre.
See Job Mayre.
Gilley Meyrick, of London, Esq.
11,772. [a.d. I59l] Red: from a ring. -L|- x -14 in.
[Harl. ch. 79 F. 39.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, a chevron betw.
three staves raguly, etc., Meyrick ; 2, 3, two porcupines
passant in pale, Mericke.
256 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robert de Meysi.
11,773. [Temp. Edw. I.] Pale-red: edge chipped. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 26,251.]
A shield of arms : a fess, and other indistinct charges.
Cf. Meysey, a fess betw. three cinquefoils pierced.
«: SIGILLVM • S6CR6TI.
Cf. Robert dc Meysi of Ellington Manor, co. Northumb., a.d. 1272.
Harl. ch. 57 C. 32.
Thomas Mey verell, 0/ co. Derb.
11,774. \circ. A.D. 1500.] Green, the paper of the deed
cut and folded over before impression : en placard, i ii.
[Woll. ch. xii. 75.]
Octagonal : an animal's head erased, perhaps a crest.
Cf. No. 11,768.
Ricliard Michell, of Bcr7y-anti-Heit]imangrove, co. Kent.
11,775. [A.D. 1660.] Red : indistinct. -L x -^ in. [Add.
ch. 33.993-]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a chief three roundles. In
fess point a mullet for difference (.')
Roger Michel, cf Warnehani, co. Suss., Gentl.
11.776. [A.D. 1620.] Red. ixl in. [Harl. ch. 86 I. 50.]
Oval : a shield of arms : paly of si.x per fess counter-
changed.
Beaded border.
Simon Michel.
11.777. [14th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
[Ixxxviii. 2.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a chevron betw. three
swans, Michell ; sin., per fess, in chief a fess nebuly. Sus-
pended by a strap from a tree. Within a carved or cusped
panel, enclosing small quatrefoil flowers.
^tgillum 5* : >" Btmonia *>. : » mtri)cl :». : »
Cabled borders.
William Michell.
Seal used by APSLEY Pellatt, of St. Martins in the Fields,
CO. Midd.
11.778. [A.D. 1735.] Red : on tape. -H X -ja^ in. [Add.
ch. 15,583-]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a chevron betw.
three escallops, MiCHELL.
HERALDIC SEALS. 257
John Michelgrove, of co. Suss., Esq.
11.779. [A.U. 1455.] Red. tV in. [Add. ch. 30,052.]
On a helmet and mantling, an unicorn's head erased.
Crest of Michelgrove. In the field the motto : —
come • tro • trour.
Cabled border.
11.780. [a.d. 1455.] Red, mottled with brown. [Add.
ch. 8S93.]
11.781. [a.d. 1456.] Red : cracked, imperfect, very in-
distinct. [Add. ch. 24,681.]
11.782. [a.d. I4S7-] Red : injured by pressure, indistinct.
[Harl. ch. 56 B. 29.]
Barbara, ivife of Thomas Middleton.
11,783. [a.d. 1620.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 30,906.]
Apparently same as described in No. 11,786 for JouN
Middleton.
Gilbert de Midilton.
11,784. [a.d. 1 3 19.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
•J in. [Ixxxviii. 3.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in the ist quarter a stag's
head cabossed. Betw. three sprigs of foliage.
Ri S' GILB6RTI D6 MIDILTON' AC
Beaded border.
Sir John Middleton, of Leant., co. Derby (f), Ckev.
11,785. [a.d. 1479.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
If in. [Ixxxviii. 4.]
A shield of arms, couclie : quarterly, 1,4; quarterly, 2, 3,
three ermine spots betw. six crosses crosslet. Crest on a
helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a wild man or
savage, wreathed about the temples, holding a club.
Legend on a ribbon : —
le • feci • Of • ftv • iffj'n • mioailtfi • cJj'lr • f •
Df • Ifamfja .... (?)
John Middleton, of Horsham, co. Siirr.
11,786. [a.d. 1619.] Red : injured by pressure, indistinct.
-I X 4- in. [Add. ch. 30,902.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a saltire engrailed, MiDDLETON.
VOL. III. S
258 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Crest on a helmet, mantling and wreath, a talbot passant,
ringed and lined.
Cabled border.
11.787. [a.d. 1620.] Red: much injured. [Add. ch.
30,903-]
11.788. [a.d. 1620.] Red : injured, indistinct. [Add. ch.
30,906.]
Thomas, son of John Middleton, of Horsham, co. Sitrr.
11.789. [a.d. 1619.] Red: injured by pressure, indistinct.
[Add. ch. 30,902.]
As described for JOHN MiDDLETON, see No. 1 1,786.
11.790. [a.d. 1620.] Red : injured. [Add. ch. 30,903.]
11.791. Another. [Add. ch. 30,906.]
Thomas, son of John Middleton.
See Rosa Durant.
William Middleton.
11,792. [a.d. 1360.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
About I in. when perfect. [Ixxxviii. 5.]
A shield of arms : a fess ermine betw. three crosses
moline, for MiDDLETON. Within a carved gothic panel.
Ml * D€ « Ml . . . .
Daniel Midwinter, of London, Bookseller.
11,793. [a.d. 1722.] Red : imperfect, en placard, on a
tape. A X i in. [Add. ch. 9309.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a tree eradicated, a ship, the sun
and moon, and other emblems. Above the shield a helmet
and mantling.
Robert Mildenhall, of London.
Seal used by Thomas Broun, Citizen and Merchant
of London.
11.794. [a.d. 1398.] Red: fine. fin. [Had. ch. 47 D. 2.]
A shield of arms : a bird, and a chief chequy. Betw. the
initial letters R. M. Above the shield a small quatrefoil.
Within a pointed gothic quatrefoil.
11.795. Sulph. cast of No. 11,794. [D.C., F. 608.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 259
Sir Walter Mildmaye, Chancellor of tlie Exchequer,
Privy Cojincillor.
11.796. [a.d. 1572.] Red. | X ^- in. [Add. ch. 16,153.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per fess nebuly, three greyhounds'
heads couped, collared, Mildmay.
Beaded border.
Another Seal.
11.797. [a.d. 1584.] Red: injured, i X f in. [Harl. ch.
79 G. 4.]
Oval : on a wreath a leopard's head erased, ducally gorged,
ringed and chained : on the neck beneath the coronet three
pellets. Crest of MiLDMAY.
Beaded border.
Nicholas Miller, of Hide Hall, in Sandon, co. Midd.
11.798. [a.d. 1671.] Red: indistinct. J^ X tV in- [Add.
ch. 35,909.]
Oval : a shield of arms : [per pale] a chevron betw. three
charges, roses (.'') in chief, and an eagle displayed in base.
Crest on a helmet and mantling, a goat (?) leaping up to
a tree.
Beaded border.
11.799. [a.d. 167 1.] Red : injured, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 35,910.]
John Millington, of East Hoathly, co. Suss.
11.800. [a.d. 1636.] Red. ^ X -i in. [Add. ch. 29,660.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three mill-stones, two and one,
Millington. Badly impressed, and the matrix reversed for
a second impression.
Cabled border.
John Millington, of Wandsworth, co. Siirr., Esq.
11,801. [a.d. 1652.] Red : injured by pressure, very in-
distinct. -JL. X i in. [Add. ch. 29,548.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : quarterly, three mill-
stones, two and one ; 2, 3, an eagle displayed, Millington.
Sir Christopher Milton, of Rushmere,
fustice of the Common Picas.
11,802. [a.d. i688.] Red: on a label, imperfect. |x-^ in.
[Add. ch. 10,262.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a double-headed eagle displayed,
Milton. Crest on a helmet, mantling and wreath, a lion's
gamb erect, grasping an eagle's head erased.
S 2
260 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William Minterne.
Seal used by Raffe Lathom, al. Lathaum, of Purifford,
CO. Suit.
11,803. [A.D. 1598.] Red: fine. | x i in. [Had. ch.
79 ^^- 40.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two bars, bctw. three lions passant
guardant in pale, MiNTERNE. Crest, on a helmet and
mantling, a bull's head ducally gorged and armed.
Cabled border.
Robert Mirfyn, al. Myrfyn, of Thnrcroft, co. York.
11,804. [A.D. 1592.] Red: chipped, f in. [Add. ch.
17,981.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., on a bend three crosses
flcury (?), Merfin, or MORFIN, in chief an annulet for dif-
ference ; sin., a fess raguly betw. three lions' heads erased,
Levet.
Border coarsely engrailed.
Cf. Harl. MS. 1487, f. 438 <5.
Thomas Misterton, al. Mysterton, of Swarteshaghe Manor,
in Gyslynghain, co. Stiff.. Esq.
11,805. [A.D. 1417.] Red. \ in. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 208.]
An unicorn's head erased, betw. the initial letters t. 111.
In the field two pellets.
Beaded border.
Ralph de Modburn'.
11,806. [A.D. 1354.] Plaster cast from indi.stinct im-
pression. \ in. [l.xxviii. 7.]
A shield of arms : two chevronels, on a canton, an uncertain
charge. Betw. three sprigs of foliage.
» S • RADVLFI • D6 • MODBVRN'.
Inner border ornamented with ball-flowers.
John de Moels, Lord of Cadbnry, co. Somers., 1st Baron.
11,807. [A.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. -J in. [Ixxxviii. 8.]
A shield of arms : two bars, in chief three pellets, MoELS.
Suspended by a strap from a tree of three branches. Betw.
two wyverns sans wings.
S' : lOHIS : D6 : MOLIS.
Beaded borders.
HERALDIC SEALS. 261
John de "M-dhvia., Lord of Dimster, \st Baron.
11,808. [A.n. 1 301 ?] Plaster cast from good impression.
I in. [Ixxxviii. 9.]
A shield of arms : a cross engrailed, MoiIUN. Suspended
by a strap from the neck of an eagle ; and betw. two lions
passant, by way of supporters.
S' lOHANIS : D6 MOVN •.•
Beaded borders. »
Maria, tuidozu ^/William Moigne, of Magna Ravele,
CO. Hants., Knt.
11,809. [a.d. 1407.] Red : chipped, ^â– ery indistinct. -[?tr in.
[Add. ch. 34,218.]
A lion rampant, betw. two lions passant guardant in pale,
not on a shield.
%tt\ • priuf.
Walter Moile.
Seal used by Robert Nytembre, Richard Pynkehurste,
and Richard Enfolde, of cos. Snrr. and Suss.
11.810. [a.d. 1440.] Red : good. -^ in. [Add. ch. 18,735.]
A mule's head erased, in allusion to the name MoiLE, and
arms of Moyle, viz., a mule passant.
In the field the motto : — •
grate aiiD fortune.
Cabled border.
11.811. [a.d. 1440.] Another. [Add. ch. 18,735.]
11.812. [a.d. 1440.] Another. [Add. ch. 18,735.]
Walter de Molesworthe, of Puttnkesherdezvik
{Pnttocks-Hardivick) Manor, co. Hunt., Knt.
11,813. [a.d. 1309.] Creamy-white: indistinct. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 19,952.]
A shield of arms ; three crosses crosslet (?) within a
bordure vair; this forms a sort of countered shield of MoLES-
WORTII, which is vair, a bordure charged with crosses crosslet.
« S' WALTGRI : D€ : MOLLGSWORTH.
John de Molin . . .
Seal used by Mariota William, of S. Kevelingworth,
CO. Line.
11,814. [a.d. 1359.] Dark-green: indistinct. [Harl. ch.
50 I. 33-]
A shield of arms : a helmet and fan crest.
Le • seeu ■ighan • oe ■molin' . . . i . . .
262 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William de MoUes.
11,815. [a.d. 13 14.J Plaster cast. | in. [Ixxxvii. 93.]
A shield of arms : a lion's face, betw. three quatrefoils in
chief and one in base.
» PRIVe • CSV] • € • POY • CONV.
Beaded border.
Alanus de Molten, of co. Lincoln.
11,816. [a.d. 1341.] Creamy-white: imperfect, very in-
distinct. [Harl. ch. 53 E. 8.]
A shield of arms : three bars, in chief over all a label of
five points for difference, MOLTON. Betw. a crescent above,
and a trefoil at each side of the shield.
SIGILL De
John de Molyns, of Stoke Pogis, co. Buck., Knt.
11.817. [a.d. 1340.] Red: originally fine, chipped at
edges. li in. [Harl. ch. 44 I. 53.]
A shield of arms : on a chief three lozenges, MoLYNS.
Within a carved gothic panel.
. . GILLVM : lOHANNIS : D€ : MOLYNS.
11.818. Sulph. cast of No. 11,817. [D.C., F. 277.]
Margery, ivife of William de Molyns, of co. Noif, Knt.
11,819. [a.d. 1399.] Red: chipped, indistinct. i in.
[Add. ch. 14,677.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., paly wavy of six,
Molyns ; sin., on a chief two estoiles. Suspended by a
strap from a rose-tree in flower. Within a gothic panel.
Stginum /« iWav «< |W[oripns.
Detached, in Drawer ii.. No. 82.
See Blomefield's Norfolk (Dept. copy), vol. viii., p. 127.
Giles de Mompynzoun, son ofY). John de Mompynzoun,
of CO. Norf.
11,820. \Tevip. Edw. I.] Mottled-green: originally fine,
chipped. I in. [Add. ch. 14,552.]
A shield of arms : three pigeons, two and one. Betw.
three lions passant, in reference to the bearing of another
coat of arms by the family of MOMPYNZOUN or MOMPESSON.
Within an elegantly carved panel of six points.
* S' * GYL' « 06 * MV NZVN.
See Blomefield's History of Norfolk (Ucpt. copy), vol. viii., p. 355.
HERALDIC SEALS. 263
George Monck, \st Duke of Albemarle.
11,821. [a.d. 1655.] Cast in sulphur from good impression.
li X I in. [xlvii. 1447.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three lions' heads
erased, MoNCK. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling
and wreath, a lion's head erased.
Cabled border.
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 328.
Jane, 2nd wife ^John Monckton, Viscount Galway;
dan. of Henry Warner- Westenra.
11,822. [a.d. 1752.] Red : en placard, on tape, f X ^ in.
[Add. ch. 19,270.]
Octagonal signet : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., on a
chevron betw. three martlets, as many mullets, Monckton ;
sin., per bend, in chief a tree, in base a sea-horse, reguardant
in waves, Westenra. Ensigned with a closed coronet of
seven pearls. Supporters, two unicorns, each gorged with a
diadem. In base on an escrol the motto : —
PATIAR ■ET • POTIAR.
Sir Philip Monckton, of Cavil, co. York.
11,823. [a.d. 1670-1.] Red : very indistinct, i X | in.
[Add. ch. 13,711.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three martlets,
as many mullets, MONCKTON.
Henrious Monesle, of Walpole, co. Suff.
11.824. [a.d. 1375.] Dark-green. f in. [Harl. ch.
83 G. 41 j
A shield of arms : a fess cotised (?) Within a pointed
gothic quatrefoil panel.
S' . . . . RICV D' MON€SLe.
11.825. Sulph. cast of No. 11,824. [D.C., F. 494.]
John Money.
11,826. [14th cent.] Recent impression in gutta percha.
I in. [xlvii. 2386.]
A shield (of arms ?) : on a chevron betw. two roses in chief,
and an estoile in base, three trefoils slipped. Within a
pointed gothic trefoil panel ornamented with ball-flowers or
quatrefoils along the inner edge.
» SIGILLV • lOHANNIS • MON6Y
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 539.
264 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Charles Monson.
See TllOS. Pelham Holles, D. of Newcastle.
John Monson, Lord Monson.
See Thos. Pelham Holles, D. of Neivcasile.
Sir John Monson, of Burton-next-Lincoln,
CO. Line, K.B., Bart.
11.827. [a.D. 1647.] Red: injured, indistinct. fXi in.
[Add. ch. 29,532.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., two chevroncls,
Monson ; sin., a lion rampant within a bordurc (dimidiated,
charged with escallops.
11.828. [a.D. 1647.] Red : injured, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 29,568.]
11.829. [a.D. 1647.] Red : very indistinct. [Add. ch.
29,569.]
11.830. [a.D. 1681.] Red: ver>' indistinct, in a tin box.
[Add. ch. 33,531-]
John Monson, son and heir of Sir JoiiN Monson.
11.831. [a.D. 1647.] Red: injured, indistinct, -j^-x-j^in.
[Add. ch. 29,565.]
On a wreath, a lion rampant supporting a column. Crest
of Monson.
11,832.
11,833.
A.D. 1647.
A.D. 1658.
Red : indistinct. [Add. ch. 29,569.]
Red : indistinct. [Add. ch. 29,720.]
Dame Ursula, wife of Sir John Monson, Bart.,
dan. of Dame ELIZABETH LuCY, and Sir Richard Lucv,
of Broxhourne, co. Hcrtf.
11,834. [A.D. 1647.] Red: imperfect. [Add. ch. 29,532.]
Same seal as described for JoilN MONSON, son of Sir JOHN
Monson, Bart., No. 11,831.
Sir Edward Montagu, L. C. J. of the King's Bench.
11.835. [A.D. 1540-] Red: injured, i^ X -/V '"• [Harl.
ch. "jy E. 41.]
Oval : a shield of arms of ornamental shape : three fusils or
lozenges conjoined in fess, Montagu. Bordure engrailed (?)
Crest on a helmet, mantling and wreath, a griffin's head
and wings.
11.836. [a.D. 1546.] Red: injured. [Add. ch. 10,150.]
11.837. [A.D. 1548.J Red. [Add. ch. 10,151.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 265
Edward Mountagu, of Hetnington, co. Nortlit., Esq.
11.838. [a.d. 1599.] Red: injured. |. x ^ in. [Add. ch.
29-963-]
Oval : a shield of arms : three fusils, or lozenges conjoined
in fess.
11.839. [A.D. 1599.] Red: injured. [Add. ch. 29,966.]
Edward Montagu, \st Lord Moimtagiie, of Bonghton.
11.840. [a.d. 1634.] Red: injured, imperfect. | X Jl in.
[Add. ch. 30,547-]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, three lozenges in
fess conjoined, within a bordure, MONTAGU ; 2, 3, an eagle
displayed, MONTHERMER. Crest uncertain, apparently a
griffin's head and wings. Supporters, two griffins.
Cabled border.
Elizabeth, wife of Sir William Montacute {?).
11.841. [a.d. 133 1.] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
About I in. when perfect. [Ixxxviii. 14.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., three lozenges conjoined
in fess, Montagu ; siti., bendy. Within an estoile of six
carved points.
Legend wanting.
Elizabeth Montagu, Lady of Hazuarden, co. Flint,
IV if c of William de Montacute, lud Earl of Salisbury ;
dan. and coheir (^JOHN, Lord Mo/um, of Duiister.
Seal used by RICHARD Parry.
11.842. [a.d. 1398.] Red: injured, indistinct. if in.
[Add. ch. 19,961.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., three lozenges conjoined
in fess, Montagu ; sin., a cross engrailed, MoHUN. Betw.
two flowering sprigs. Within a carved gothic panel.
Legend indistinct.
11.843. Plaster cast from fine but chipped impression.
[Ixxxviii. 16.]
.... lijabeH) : Dr : montagu ....
Sir Henry Mountagu,
afterwards Lord Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench
1616.
11,844. [A.D. 1607.] Red : a fragment. [Harl. ch. -77
D. 7]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, barry of six, a cross
crosslet ; 2, 3, ermine, a cross crosslet.
Beaded border.
266 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A not/ier Seal.
11.845. [a.D. 1615.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 6221.]
For description see next No. 11,846.
11.846. [a.D. 1618.] Red: chipped, indistinct. I| X I in.
[Add. ch. 1915.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, MONTAGU and MONT-
HERMER.
Henry Montagu, ist Viscount Mandeville.
11.847. [a.D. 1625.] Red : chipped, indistinct. -| X f in.
[Add. ch. ll,\Q>^?^
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, three fusils in fess,
Montagu ; 2, 3, an eagle displayed, MoNTHERMER. En-
signed with a coronet of seven pearls.
John de Montague.
11,848. [a.D. 1386.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
i-i in. [Ixxxviii. 18.]
A shield of arms, couclu': three lozenges conjoined in
fess, within a bordure, MoNTAGU. Crest on a helmet and
mantling, out of a coronet a griffin's head and wings erect.
Within a carved gothic panel.
S' : toJjanms : Be
Beaded border.
R Mountagu.
11,849. [a.D. 1609.] Red : indistinct, chipped. 4 X + in.
[Lansd. ch. 657.]
Oval : a shield of arms : an escutcheon betw. eight martlets
in orle. Within a wreath of foliage.
Richard de Montague.
11,850. [a.D. 1416.] Plaster cast. J-i in. [Ixxxviii. 20.]
A shield of arms : three fusils in fess, in chief a label of as
many points, MoNTAGU. Within a carved and pointed
trefoil panel.
!* SigflV • rirarfli • 8c • tnontaguto.
Simon de Monte-acuto, al. Montacute, ist Baron.
11,851. [a.D. 1301.] Plaster casts from originally fine
impression, now chipped, i m. [Ixxxviii. 1 1.]
0. A shield of arms : three fusils or lozenges conjoined in
HERALDIC SEALS. 267
fess, Montagu. Above the shield a towered fortress, of two
storeys, masoned and embattled, and on each side thereof a
stump of a tree raguly, thereon a bird. At the sides of the
shield two fantastic grylli.
» S' • SIMONIS : DOMINI : 06 : MONTG : ACVTO.
Beaded borders.
R. A small rectangular signet. -^ X -^ In. A griffin
segreant.
Thomas de Montagu, Earl of Salisbury.
11,852. [a.d. 1409.] Plaster cast from a fragmentary
impression. About 2 in. when perfect. [Ixxxviii. 19.]
A shield of arms, concha : quarterly, MONTAGU, and
MoNTHERMER, see No. 11,840. Crest on a helmet, and
lambrequin, out of a ducal coronet [a griffin ?]. Supporters,
dex., wanting ; sin., on a mount a tree, thereon a maze, in
reference to Fair Rosamond, ancestress of the Lungespees,
Earls of Salisbuiy. Within a carved panel ornamented with
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
Legend wanting.
William, son of SiMON de Mont Ageu.
11.853. [a.d. 1304.] Reddish-brown: chipped, indistinct.
\ in. [Harl. ch. 53 E. 12.]
A shield of arms : three fusils, or lozenges, conjoined in
fess, Montagu. Betw. three griffins segreant. Within a
trefoil panel.
Wi . . . . MVS.
11.854. Sulph. cast of No. 11,853. [D-C, F. 176.]
William de Monte-acuto, \st Earl of Salisbury.
11.855. [a.d. 1337.] Red: originally fine, very imperfect.
\-^ in. [Harl. ch. 43 D. 26.]
A shield of arms, coiichi: three fusils, conjoined in fess,
Montagu. Crest on a helmet and mantling, an eagle rising.
Within a finely carved panel of open tracery, enriched with
oak sprigs, and along the inner edge small quatrefoils or ball-
flowers.
MONT6 ACVTO
11.856. Sulph. cast of No. 11,855. [D.C., F. 265.]
William de Monte-acuto, 2nd Earl of Salisbury,
Lord of tlie Isle of Man, and of Denbigh.
11,857. [a.d. 1 359-] Plaster cast from fine but imperfect
impression. i\ in. [Ixxxviii. 15.]
268 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : three fusils conjoined in fess, MONTAGU.
Betw. two trefoiled sprigs of oak, and within a carved gothic
rosette or star of eight points ornamented with small ball-
flowers or quatrefoils along the inner edge.
S' ♦ toill'i • Df • motf • acuto â €¢ roit' . . [SJar • Dm' .
9
11.858. [a.d. 1364] Red: fine, imperfect. [Add. ch.
19,807.]
S' • totU'i • Dc . mo av • Dni •
Dc c • He • Hviicql).
Anotlier Seal.
11.859. [a.D. 1378.] Red: originally fine, imperfect, much
injured by pressure. About i^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch.
83 E. 37-]
A shield of arms : three lozenges, or fusils, conjoined in
fess, Montagu or Montacute. Ensigned with a ducal
coronet, out of which springs the crest : see next seal. Sup-
porters, two griflSns. Within a carved gothic panel of three
points, the two upper points cusped flory, with a trefoil
ornament.
Imus : Oc mon
Carved border.
11.860. Sulph. cast of No. 11,859. [D.C., F. 515.]
11.861. [a.D. 1380.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. I^ in. [Ixxxviii. 17.]
A shield of arms : three fusils or lozenges conjoined
in fess, diapered with foliage. Crest (not on a helmet), out
of a ducal coronet a [grifiin's] head and wings erect. Sup-
porters, two griffins. All within a carved gothic trefoil,
as above.
Carved border.
rs • 5aru • rt • fins
Df • man • rt • Uc . . . .
Hon. William Mountagu,
Lord Chief Baron of the Court of Exxluquer.
11,862. [a.D. 1680.] Red : indistinct. Enclosed in a tin
box. 44- X I in. [Harl. ch. in H. 11.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three fusils or lozenges conjoined
in fess, MouNTAGU. Crest on a helmet and ornamental
mantling, a griffin's head and wings.
HERALDIC SEALS. 269
Robert de Monte alto or Mounalt,
Lord of Haivardyn, co. Flint, 2nd Baron.
11,863. [a.d. 1301.] Plaster cast from good impression.
\ in. [Ixxxviii. 10.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Suspended by a strap
from a tree of three branches. Betw. two wyverns. Within
a quadrilobe.
S' ■ROBGRTI • D€ ■MOVNALT.
Beaded borders.
Thomas de Montchenisy, of co. Siiff., Chev.
11.864. [a.d. 1361.] Red: fine. -U- in. [Cott. ch.
xxvii. 131.]
A shield of arms : barruly of twelve, MONCHENSY. Sus-
pended by a strap from a trefoiled stud, and betw. two pairs
of oak leaves slipped. Within a pointed quatrefoil panel.
11.865. Sulph. cast of No. 11,864. [D.C., F. 414.]
Richard de Montefixo, of cos. Camb. and Essex.
11.866. [(Z///fc' A.D. 125S.] Green, mottled : imperfect, if in.
[Harl. ch. 53 E. 16.]
A shield of arms : three chevronels, in chief over all a label
of five points, MONTFITCHETT. On a wavy branch, and
betw. six small cinquefoil flowers springing from the inner
border,
© SVM • TeS[TI]S • V6RITATIS.
Beaded borders.
11.867. Sulph. cast of No. 11,866. [D.C., E. 350.]
11.868. [a/r. A.D. 1250.] Green, mottled : slightly chipped.
[Cott. ch. xxvii. 133.]
^ SVM • TeSTIS • VCRITATIS.
11.869. Sulph. cast of No. 11,868. [D.C., E. 351.]
John de Monte Forti, of co. Warzu., Kfit.
11.870. [a.d. 1349.] Red, on a mass of light green.
I X t ''■'• [Cott. ch. xxvii. 139.]
Oval : a shield of arms, coiccJi^: bendy of ten, over all a
fess. Crest on a helmet and lambrequin, out of a ducal
coronet a mule's head. Within a finely car\'ed gothic panel,
ornamented with sprigs of foliage springing from the inner
edge.
S' DNI ■lOHIS ■D€ MONT6FORT6.
11.871. Sulph. cast of No. 11,870. [D.C., F. 308.]
270 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John de Montfort, Earl of Richmond (?), Duke of Bretagnc,
Count of Montfort, etc.
11,872. [a.D. 1 341-5.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
If in. [Ixxxv. 55.]
A shield of arms : ermine. Suspended by a strap from a
forked tree, and within a carved gothic rosette.
S' : tofj is : Ducis : britanic • Comttia : Be : fHontfort.
Peter de Monte Forti, Lord of Belloderto, co. Warw.
11.873. \Tetiip. Hen. III.] Dark-green : originally fine,
chipped. Appended by a plaited cord of silk, colour faded.
If in. [Cott. ch. xi. 28.]
0. A shield of arms of early shape : bendy of six, Mont-
fort. Betw. a cinquefoil above, and two fleurs-de-lis at the
sides of the shield.
SIGI D TF
B;. A smaller counterseal, i in. diam. The lord, to the !.,
in armour ; sword, helmet, shield of arms slung round neck,
horse galloping, caparisoned. Arms as in cbv.
In place of a legend : —
+ <1 (a P, reversed), followed by seven fleurs-de-lis alter-
nately arranged with seven pierced cinquefoils. See obv.
Beaded borders.
11.874. Sulph. cast of the obv. only. [D.C., E. 385.]
Peter de Monte forti.
Lord of WytechircJic [ Wliitchurch\ co. JVirrw.
11.875. [A.D. 1285.] Uncoloured, light brownish-white :
indistinct, -j^^ in. [Add. ch. 5995.]
A shield of arms : bendy of ten.
© S' P6TRI De MONTeFORTI.
11.876. [Temp. Edw. I.] Green : a fragment. [Cott. ch.
xxvii. 1 34-]
fii S' P6TR1 oe MO
Peter de Monte Forti, son of D. JOHN DE MONTE FORTi,
of CO. Warw.
11.877. [A.D. 1313.] Red: fine, i in. [Add. ch. 20,263.]
11.878. [a.D. 1326.] Bronze-green: fine. [Cott. ch. xxvii.
I37-]
A shield of arms : bendy of ten, MoNTFORT. Suspended
by a strap from a tree of three branches. Betw. two wyverns.
© S' PETRI D€ MONTeFORTI.
11.879. Sulph. cast of No. 11,878. [D.C., F. 226.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 27 1
Peter de Monteforti, Lord of Hengleye \Henly\, co. Wm-w.
11,880. [a.D. 1323.] Uncoloured, light brownish-white:
imperfect, i X ^ in. [Cott. ch. xv. 26.]
Oval : a shield of arms, bendy of ten, MoNTFORT. On a
tree of two forked branches, at the foot of which is a sleeping
man.
D6 • WITHIN • LAY • AND • SLePg.
Peter de Montefforti, of co. Warw., Knt.
11,881. [a.D. 1326.] Red: fine. iVu '"• [Add. ch. 21,452.]
A shield of arms : bendy of nine, for ten. Background
replenished with sprigs of foliage. Within an elaborate
gothic rosette of tracery consisting of two interlaced stars of
eight points.
The legend is coarsely executed and incorrectly spelled.
!3 SIGILLVM P6TMI D6 MONTePORI.
Richard de Montfort, of co. Warw.
11,882. [a.D. 1365-6.] Red : edge chipped. -,% in. [Add.
ch. 20,443.]
A shield of arms : bendy of ten, a bordure. Suspended by
a strap from a stud, and betw. two pairs of slipped flowers.
Within a carved panel of eight points.
ss Stg itarOi »»««< monte !«>«*< forti :
Robert de Monteforti,
son ofD. Robert de Monteforti, Knt., of co. BttcL
11.883. [a.D. 1 3 10.] Bronze-green: fine, edge slightly
chipped, fin. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 136.]
A shield of arms : bendy of ten, a label of three points in
chief. Above the shield, a man's head, couped at the neck.
S' ROB'TI D6 MONT6 FORTI.
Beaded borders.
11.884. Sulph. cast of No. 11,883. [D.C., F. 181.]
William de Mountfort, Lord of CoUeshull, co. Warw.
11.885. [A.u. 1414.] Red : fine, i in. [Cott. ch. xxvii.
178.]
A shield of arms, cojichi : on a chief two fleurs-de-lis,
Montfort. Crest on a helmet, lambrequins and chapeau, a
l)lume. In the background, on the 1. h. side, a sprig of foliage.
Within a carved gothic panel.
»' toilrlmt »< Dc »< mountfort.
11.886. Sulph. cast of No. 1 1,885. [D.C., G. 144.]
272 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William Mountfort, Lord of Coiles/iiill, co. Warw., Knt.
11.887. [a.d. 1450.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. \\ in.
[Cott. ch. xxvii. 179.]
A shield of arms, coiichi: diapered, on a chief two fleurs-
de-lis, Mountfort. Crest on a helmet and ornamental
mantling, out of a coronet a plume of ostrich feathers in two
rows.
S' Domtni • toill mountfort • 5ns • Oc •
. . ollnnjuU.
11.888. Sulph. cast from No. 11,887. [D.C., G. 219.]
Klizabeth Montgomery.
11.889. [a.d. 1445-6.] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression. \i; in. [Ixxxviii. 22.]
A shield of arms, per pale : dex., a chevron ermine bctw.
three fleurs-de-li.s, MONTGOMERY ; sin., quarterly, i, 4, a fess
betw. six crosses crosslets fitchees ; 2, 3, two cotiscs or bend-
lets. Supporters, two crocodiles, tails nowy.
mens rn • mcus (?)
Cabled borders.
John Mongomery, Knt.
11.890. [a.d. 1433-4.] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression, i-f in. [Ixxxviii. 21.]
A shield of arms, concha : a chevron ermine, betw. three
fleurs-de-lis. Crest on a helmet and mantling, out of a ducal
coronet a plume of feathers.
S' toljannts • mongomcrjj â €¢ mtlif.
Cabled border.
Nicholas Mountgomery, of co. Derb., Knt.
11.891. [a.d 1428.] Red : cracked, very indistinct. . [Well,
ch. ix. 51.]
Quatrefoil-shaped : quarterly, i, 4, an eagle displayed ;
2, 3, ermine on a bordure eight (?) horse-shoes.
Legend, on a wavy scroll above the shield, illegible.
Cabled border.
William de Muntgomery, a/. Mungumri, of co. Derb.
11.892. [ante \J). 1250.] Green: fine. i-g- in. [Add. ch.
26,745.]
A shield of arms : ermine, or six ermine spots, three, two,
HERALDIC SEALS. 2/3
and one, within a bordure charged with eight horseshoes,
Montgomery.
+ sigill' willm ■dg • mvntg0m6ri.
Beaded borders.
11,893. [Mid. 13th cent] Green: chipped at edges, in-
distinct in parts. [Woll. ch. i.x. 43.]
William de Monte Gomeri, Sen.
{Perhaps same person as last).
11,894. [a.D. 1262.] Red : indistinct. [Add. ch. 6042.]
A shield of arms, nearly illegible : ermine, a bordure
charged with horseshoes.
!S SIGILLVM WILIL' D' MOVG€IVI'l.
Ralph de Montibus.
11,895. [13th cent] Creamy-white : very imperfect if in.
[xxxix. JT,^
A shield of arms : an eagle displayed within a bordure
bezantee. Suspended by a strap.
+ S' • R
Perhaps a foreign seal.
Christopher Monynges, of IValdershare, co. Kent, Gentl.
11.896. [a.D. 1557.] Red : very indistinct, injured by
pressure. \ in. [Add. ch. 8620.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a lion rampant, debruised
by a fess charged with three mullets. Betw. the initial letters
S. N. G., perhaps for Thomas Gray of Lydden, one of the
witnesses. The arms of Gray are, inter alia, a lion rampant.
11.897. [A.D. 1557.] Another. [Add. ch. 8621.]
David Monypeny, of Petworth. co. Suss. (?)
11,898. [15th cent.] Plaster cast from fine but fragmentary
impression. About li in. when perfect. [Ix.xxvii. 88.]
A shield of arms, concha : quarterly, i, 4, a bend betw. six
martlets ; 2, 3, on a fess three fleurs-de-lis. Crest on a
helmet and mantling, a Moor's head, the long hair plaited,
wearing a cap. In the field on the left hand side a sprig
of foliage.
Legend wanting.
Cabled border.
A very doubtful seal.
VOL. III. T
274 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Hugh de Monytone, of Wcstbnry Manor, co. Glouc.
11,899. [a.D. 1363.] Green: much injured, very indistinct.
About I in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 13 15.]
A shield of arms : diapered lozengy, a bend cotised.
Within a carved trefoil panel.
. . . HVGO
Thomas Moodye, of Haleleiglie, co. Essex, Clerk.
11.900. [a.D. 1616.] Red. 4 x i in. [Add. ch. 35,165.]
Oval : a double-headed eagle displayed. Betw. the necks
the initial letter T.
Beaded border.
Another Seal.
11.901. [a.D. 1616.] Red. VV X -rV in-
Similar, but from different matrix. [Add. ch. 35,166.]
Richard Moore, of Long Mclfordy co. Snff., Esq.
11,902. [a.D. 1757.] Red : en placard, on a tape, imper-
fect. About I X 4 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 10,553.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : ermine, three grey-
hounds courant in pale, in chief a crescent for difference.
(?) Arms of Deach.
Charles Mordaunt, yd Earl of Peterborough.
11.903. [a.D. 1703.] Red: en placard, \m's^cx{ftzt. Ix^lin.
[Add. ch. 13,635.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three cstoiles,
Mordaunt. Ensigned with an earl's coronet.
Another seal used by Lady HENRIETTA MORDAUNT,
his daiighter.
11.904. [a.D. 1703.] Red sealing-wax : en placard. [Add.
ch. 13,635.]
Oval : within a smaller oval the reversed cypher C. M.
Ensigned with an earl's coronet.
Lady Henrietta Mordaunt.
See Charles Mordaunt.
George de La More, of Nailsea, co. Seiners.
11,905. [a.D. 1405.] Red : imperfect. |f in. [Add. ch.
5466.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., barry of ten on a
HERALDIC SEALS. 275
chevron three mullets ; sin., a lion rampant. Within a gothic
trefoil panel, ornamented with small ball-flowers along the
inner edge.
StStir : gcorgtt : Dt
Cf. No. 8004.
John More, Serjeant-at-Law, of co. Warw.
11,906. [a.D. 1510.] Red. i X | in. [Cott. ch. v. 16.]
Hexagonal : a shield of arms : a chevron engrailed betw.
three moor-cocks, MoRE.
Nicholas de La More, of co. Soniers.
11,907. [a.D. 1337.] Red: fine, a in. [Add. ch. 5453.]
A shield of arms : six bars (? for harry) on a chevron three
estoiles. Suspended by a strap from a triple branch, and
betw. two pairs of leaves. Within a car\'ed gothic quatrefoil,
ornamented with small ball-flowers or quatrefoils along the
inner edge.
& S' NICHOLAI • D€ • LA • MORC.
Cf. Add. ch. 5450, A.D. 1331 ; 5455, .\.D. 135 1.
Poncius de La More, al. de Mora, Citizen of London,
and MercIuDit of Moysluxc, or Moissac, in France.
11.908. [A.D. 1279.] Red. \ in. [Harl. ch. 112 B. 41.]
A shield of arms : lozengy of thirteen pieces. Suspended
by a strap from a tree, and betw. two lions rampant by way
of early supporters. Within a countersunk quatrefoil.
» S' PONCII ■De ■LA • MOR€.
Beaded border.
11.909. Sulph. cast from No. 11,908. [D.C., E. 414.]
R More.
Seal ascribed to Sir THOMAS MORE.
11,910. [i6th cent.] Recent impression in gutta percha.
I X i in. [xl. 36.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4, a chevron en-
grailed betw. three moor-cocks ; 2, 3, three lioncels rampant,
two and one. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling, and
wreath, a moor-cock.
Legend on a scroll running round the seal.
+ CHRISTIANO CATHOLICO R MORE.
Richard More, of Ingoldsby, co. Line, Gentl.
11,911. [A.D. 1567.] Red: injured, indistinct ^ X f in.
[Harl. ch. 80 F. 33.]
T 2
276 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : on a wreath a Moor's head, filleted round the
temples. Crest of MORE. Betw. the initials R. M.
Beaded border.
Thomas atte More, of BahJuim, co. Cambr.
11,912. [a.D. 1398.] Red: chipped, indistinct in places.
[Stowe ch. 223.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three moor-hens (?),
as many cinqucfoils. Within a carved gothic panel consisting
of a cinquefoil and triangle interlaced.
» %' tijomc • arte • moor • Dr • balfija.
Cabled border.
Sir Thomas More, Sub-treasurer of England.
11,913. [a.D. 1520-1529,] Recent impression in gutta
pcrcha. i-^V in. [.xl. 35.]
An ornamental shield of arms, coucIil': quarterly, I, 4, a
chevron engrailed betw. three moor-cocks, MOKE ; 2, 3, on a
chevron betw. three unicorns' heads erased, as many bezants.
Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a Moor's
head.
+ SIGILLV • T • MORE ■EQVITIS • AVRATI • SVB-
THESAVRARII â– ANGL".
Beaded border
William de Moreby, al. Morby, son of Robert DE Morby,
of CO. IVarzc, Knt.
11,914. [a.D. 1348.] Creamy-white: indistinct. | in.
[Cott. ch. xxvii. 143.]
A shield of arms, couc/u': a bend, and in chief a label of
three points, MORBY (?). Surmounted by a helmet and mant-
ling. Background diapered lozcngy.
» S' ■WILL'I • DG • MORGB ....
Christopher Moresby, of Scaleby, co. Cuviberl.
11,915. [A.D. 1467.] Red : indistinct. | in. [Add. ch.
21,174.]
A shield of arms : a cross, and in the first quarter a cinque-
foil, Moresby. Within a cinquefoil panel, ornamented with
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
mftoforuB De morffbu.
Christopher Morgan, of co. Wilts., Gentl.
11,916. [A.D. 1576.] Red. i# X |i in. [Harl. ch.
76 D. 54-]
HERALDIC SEALS. 277
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly of six pieces ; i, three
chevronels, etc. Above the shield the letters s. C. M. (Sl-
GILLUM ChRISTOPHORI MORGAN).
Cabled border.
11.917. [.\.D. 1576.] Red. [Harl. ch. jj H. 2.]
11.918. [A.D. 1578.] Red. [Harl. ch. 77 H. 4.]
11.919. [a.d. 1579.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. [Harl.
ch. 79 C. 61.]
Sir Henry Morgan.
11.920. [16- 1 7th cent.] Plaster cast from good impression.
[Ixx.xviii. 25.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly, i, a lion rampant,
MoRG.\N ; 2, a griffin segreant, MORGAN ; 3, a chevron betw.
three bucks' heads cabossed ; 4, on a chevron three pheons.
Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a stag's
head.
Cf. Add. ch. 979, A.D. 1613.
Richard Morgan, of Usk, co. Monni., Gentl.
11,921. [a.d. 1631.] Red: imperfect. About f X -^ in.
[Add. ch. 1927.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4, on a cross five
mullets ; 2, on a saltire five martlets ; 3, a squirrel, on a chief
three crosses crosslet.
Robert Morgan, of London, Gentl.
11,922. [.A..D. 162 1.] Red. a X -L in. [Add. ch. 36,385.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a lion rampant,
Morgan.
Cabled border.
William Morgan, of co. Sjiss., Esq.
11,923. [a.d. 1583.] Creamy-white: very indistinct,
cracked. ^ X 4- in. [Add. ch. 8792.]
Oval : on a wreath a reindeer's head couped. Crest of
Morgan. Betw. the initials w. M.
Thomas Morhalle, al. de La Morehall,
Rector of Quenton, co. Glouc.
11,924. [Temp. Rich. II.] Red : fine, i in. [Add. ch.
20,424.]
A shield of arms : two bars frctty, in dexter chief a
mullet for difference. Within a carved gothic panel of five
278 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
points and tliree lobes or cusps, ornamented with small
quatrefoils or ball-flowers along the inner edge.
a : SIGILLV : THOMe *< MORHALL6 :
Beaded border.
Thomas de Morienx, of co. Suff., Chcvr.
11.925. [a.D. 1364.] Red : injured in parts. [Cott. ch.
xii. 45.]
A .shield of arms: a bend billetty, MORIEUX. Within a
carved rose panel.
» : SIGILLVM : THOMG : D6 : MORieNX.
Beaded border.
11.926. Sulph. cast from No. 11,925. [D.C., F. 437.]
Anna de Morley, Lady de Morlcy, %vife of Sir Thomas,
4/// Baron Morley, dan. (?/" EDWARD, Lord Despenser.
11,927. [a.D. 1425.] Red : originally imperfect. i| in.
[Add. ch. 19,963.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a lion rampant crowned,
Morley ; sin., Despenser. Held up in front by an angel.
Within a finely carved gothic device.
Stgillum : mine : Dc : moric *<
Isabella de Morley, Lady de Morley,
wifcofTwoyiK^ DE Morley, 5/// Baron Morley,
dan. of Michael de la Pole, 2nd Earl of Snffolk.
11,928. [a.D. 1449.] Red : originally fine, very imperfect.
I A in. [Harl. ch. 53 E. 37.]
Armorial bearings not on a shield : per pale, dex., a lion
rampant [crowned], MoRLEY ; sin., quarterly, I, 4, De LA
Pole ; 2, 3, indistinct.
abfUc • Dnc • iJc • mor
mid) • nupcr • comiti
Herbert Morley, of Glynd, co. Suss., Esq.
11.929. [a.D. 1601.] Red: injured. ^ X |^ in. [Harl.
ch. 79 D. 6.]
Oval : a leopard's face, jessant-de-lys, crest and in allusion
to arms, of Morley.
Beaded borders.
11.930. [a.D. 1604.] Another, [Marl. ch. 75 H. 46.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 279
John Morley, of Michelkam, co. Suss.
11.931. [a.d. 1565.] Red : injured in places, -f^ X |J- in.
[Add. ch. 30,030.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a leopard's face
jessant-de-lys, MoRLEY ; 2, 3, vair, on a chevron three
mullets.
Beaded border.
Afioiker Seal.
11.932. [a.d. 1586.] Red : indistinct. -L| x -U- in. [Add.
ch. 29,986.]
Oval : out of a ducal coronet a griffin's head betw. two
wings expanded. Crest of MoRLEY.
Beaded border.
Robert de Morlei, al. Morleya, Knt.,
son ^/Matthew de Morleya, of co. Norf
11,933. [circ. A.D. 1250.] Mottled-green. i in. [Harl.
ch. 53 E. 33.]
A shield of arms : barry of six.
e> S' ROB'Tl De MORLei.
Cf. Harl. ch. 56 A. 44. Temp. Hen. III.
Robert de Morle, King's Admiral in the North.
11,934. [a.d. 1340.] Red: very imperfect, partially illegi-
ble. About If in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 8397.]
A shield of arms, coucht': a lion rampant, crowned,
Morley. Crest on a helmet and lambrequin, a lion's head
and neck. Betw. two wavy sprigs of foliage and flowers.
Within a carved gothic panel.
Legend wanting.
Robert de Morlee, of co. Sitff., Knt.
11,935. [a.d. 1368.] Red : a fragment. About \ in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 10,314.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, crowned, MoRLEY.
Within a pointed gothic quatrefoil panel.
© MILITIS.
Cf. Add. ch. 10,313, A.D. 1363.
Robert Morley, of Glynd, co. Suss., Esq.
11,936. [a.d. 1615.] Red. [Add. ch. 30,812.]
Oval : a leopard's face jessant-de-lys, in allusion to the
arms or crest of Morley.
Beaded border.
280 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Thomas Morley, Knt., Lord de Morley, [41/1 Baron.]
11.937. [a.d. 1403.] Red : originally fine, very imperfect.
About 2 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 53 E. 36.]
A shield of arms, couM: a lion rampant, crowned,
Morley. Crest on a helmet and mantling, out of a ducal
coronet a [wolfs ?] head. Supporters, dex., wanting ; sin., a
lion rampant guardant. The field replenished with the text
letters a • a • a. Within a gothic panel, ornamented with
small quatrefoils or ball-flowers along the inner edge.
: tl^otn
11.938. Sulph. cast of No. 11,937. [D.C., G. 103.]
11.939. [a.d. 1403.] Red : a small fragment. [Harl. ch.
S3 E. 35.]
Seal of the same, as Marshal of Ireland.
11.940. [a.d. 1387.] Plaster cast from fine but imperfect
impression, i^ in. [Ixxxviii. 26.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, crowned, MORLEY.
Suspended by a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved
gothic panel ornamented with small ball-flowers or quatrefoils
along the inner edge.
arcfcaU • Ijih'it.
Cf. Add. ch. 15,500, A.D. 1395 ; Cott. ch. xxvii. 162, A.D. 1403.
William de Morle, or Morlee, Marshal of Ireland.
\'ird Baron Morley ?\
11.941. [a.d. 1362.] Red: very imperfect. i-L in. [Add.
ch. 14.515]
A shield of arms, couchd : a lion rampant, crowned, MoRLEY.
Crest on a helmet, out of a ducal coronet a bear's head
muzzled. Within an elegantly carved gothic panel, orna-
mented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
nit««<«'w<9^:fic........
11.942. [a.d. 1377.] Red: originally fine, very imperfect.
[Harl. ch. S3 E. 34.]
. «< « : ac : iWo ........
Henry Mort.
11,943. [a.d. 1390-91.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
chipped at edge, f in. [Ixxxviii. 27.]
A shield (of arms ?) : a human heart, with two quatrefoil
flowers in chief springing therefrom. Within a carved trefoil
panel.
» ifi SIGILLVM *• H6NRICI *< MORT.
HERALDIC SEALS. 28 1
Lady Elizabeth Morteyn, of E{lue']sto'we, co. Bed/.,
widow of Sir John Morteyn.
11.944. [A.D. 1405.] Red : originally fine, chipped, i in.
[Cott. ch. xxvii. 155.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., ermine, a chief indented,
MoRTAlNE ; sin., three pickaxes. Suspended from a tree,
within a carved panel.
Stgfllfi : clt?abrti) : mortcgn. «<
11.945. Sulph. cast of No. 11,944. [D.C., G. iii.]
Roger de Mortain, al. Mortein, Lord of Walsall,
CO. Staff., Kilt.
11.946. \Temp. Edw. II.] Green: fine. I in. [Cott.
ch. xxvii. 154.]
A shield of arms : three lions rampant, queues fourchees.
Suspended by a strap from a hook, and betw. two wavy
branches of foliage.
S' ROG6RI : DG : MORTAIN :
11.947. Sulph. cast of No. 11,946. [D.C., E. 331.]
William de Morteyn, of co. Derb., Knt.
11.948. [A.D. 1272.] Dark-yellow. f in. [Harl. ch.
53 E. 49-]
A shield of arms : ermine, a chief, MORTAIN.
© S' DNI WILL'I D' MORTAL
Another Seal.
11.949. [.\.D. 1272.] Dark-yellow. | in. [Harl. ch.
53 E. 50.]
A shield of arms as in No. 1 1,948.
In place of the legend a border fretty, with four crosses
in cross.
Constantine Mortimer, of co. Norf.
11.950. [A.D. 1403.] Red. :,'- in. [Harl. ch. 53 E. 47.]
A shield of arms : four fleurs-de-lis in cross, in dexter chief
an annulet for difference, Mortimer. Betw. the initial
letters S' • • M., disposed alternately with sprigs of foliage
in pairs.
11.951. [A.D. 1403.] Red : injured by pressure in places.
[Cott. ch. xxvii. 163.]
11.952. [A.D. 1403.] Red : fine. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 164.]
11.953. Sulph. cast of No. 11,952. [D.C., G. 150.]
11.954. [A.D. 1403.] Red. [Cott. ch. v. 31.]
282 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Edmund de Mortimer, isi Baron, of Wigmore.
11,955. [a.d. 1301.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
ly'^ in. [Ixxxviii. 30.]
A shield of arms : MORTIMER. Suspended by a strap from
a tree of three branches betw. two wyverns, sans wings.
S' 6DMVNDI • De ■MORTVO . MARI.
Edmund de Mortimer, i7'd Earl of March.
11.956. [a.d. 1372.] Plaster cast from fine but imperfect
impression, i^ in. [Ixxxviii. 33.]
A shield of arms : MORTIMER. Suspended by a strap from
a rose tree growing on a mount. Betw. two helmets, each
bearing a crest, out of a ducal coronet a plume of feathers.
S' cflmunlJi mart com' marriji
Beaded borders.
Cf. Harl. ch. 53 E. 44, a.d. 1372.
Hugh de Mortimer, of co. Salop, Knt.
11.957. [a.d. 1344.] Creamy-white: fine. I in. [Add.
ch. 22,046.]
A shield of arms : Mortimer. Above the shield a ram's
head cabossed, at each side a wyvern sans wings.
@ S' HVGONIS Oe MORTVOMARI ®
Beaded border.
Hugh Mortymer.
11.958. \Temp. Hen. IV.] Red: fine, [xxxvi. 132.]
A shield of arms, coiichi: two bars, in chief three pierced
mullets, Mortimer. Crest on a helmet, a pierced mullet
with wavy rays. In the field on each side a mullet of the
arms. Within a carved quadriiobe ornamented with small
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
%' J)ugonif5 : mort»mrr.
Cf. Add. ch. 16,223, A.D. 1407.
John de Mortimer, Knt.
11.959. [a.d. 1297.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. \ in. [Ixxxviii. 29.]
A shield of arms : Mortimer. Above the shield a strap.
At each side a wyvern, addorsed, queue fleurie.
!» S' lOHANNIS D' MORT1M6R.
Beaded border.
Cf. Add. ch. 10,362, A.u. 1301.
Maria, Lady of Mortimer, of co. Norf
11.960. [a.d. 1404.] Red : imperfect. About I in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 14. 597-]
HERALDIC SEALS. 283
A shield of arms : per fess and pale, in chief seme-de-lis,
for Mortimer ; dex., quarterly, on a bend three crosses
crosslet, Sir J. Falstolfe ; sin., ten billets, 4, 3, 2, i.
Drawn in Blomctield's Hist, of Norfolk., vol. xi., p. 206 (Dept. copy).
Robert de Mortimer, al. Mortuo-mari, of co. Norf., Knt.
11.961. [a.D. 1375.] Red: imperfect, i in. [Harl. ch.
53 E. 45-]
A shield of arms, couclie : seme-de-lis, Mortimer. Crest
on a helmet and mantling or lambrequin, out of a ducal
coronet a buck's head. Within a carved gothic panel, orna-
mented with ball-flowers or small quatrefoils along the inner
edge.
SigiUum mor[timfr].
11.962. Sulph. cast from No. 11,961, which has become
more imperfect since the cast was made. [D.C., F. 495.]
Roger de Mortimer, Lord of Wigmore, co. Heref.
11.963. [Late Hen. III.] Dark-green : fine, chipped.
i^ in. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 160.]
A shield of arms : MORTIMER.
«■SIGILL' . . . . eRI DC MORTVO MA.
Beaded borders.
11.964. Sulph. cast of No. 11,963. [D.C., E. 418.]
Roger de Mortimer (?)
11.965. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from very imperfect
impression, i in. [Ixxxvii. 32.]
A shield of arms : MORTIMER. In the field on the 1. h. side
a star bctw. two flowers.
Legend indistinct.
A^iotlier Seal.
11.966. [a.D. 1259.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression, i \ in. [Ixxxviii. 28.]
A shield of arms : MORTIMER.
© SIGILLVM : ROG6RI : De : MORTVO-MARI.
Beaded borders.
Roger, son and heir of Lady Matildis de Mortuo-mari
of CO. Line.
11,967. [A.D. 1270.] Green: a fragment. About \ in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 53 E. 40.]
284 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
On a helmet a stag's horn, probably part of the crest of
MORTLMER.
D€ MORTVO
Beaded borders.
Roger de Mortimer, Lord of Pentkellyn, 2nd Baron.
11,968. [A.D. 1301.] Plaster cast from fine but imperfect
impression. 3 in. [Ixx.k. 21.]
A shield of arms : Mortimer. Suspended by a strap from
a tree of three branches. Supporters, two lions passant
guardant.
... . D]e ■MORTV[0 D36 • P6NK6TLYN. »
Beaded borders.
Roger de Mortemer, 4/// Earl of March and Ulster.
11.969. [A.D. 1397.] Red : originally fine, imperfect. About
2 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 13,911.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, MORTIMER ; 2, 3, BURGII.
Suspended by a strap from a tree on a mount. Supporters,
dex., wanting ; sin., a lion rampant guardant.
Legend wanting.
Inner border ornamented with ball-flowers or quatrefoils.
11.970. Sulph. cast tinted red. [xxxv. 159.]
11.971. Sulph. cast. [D.C., G. 169.]
Thomas de Mortuomari, al. Mortimer, of co. Sitrr., CJiev.
11.972. [A.D. 1355.] Red: originally fine, imperfect.
I X -!-§■in. [Add. ch. 20,038.]
Oval: a shield of arms, couclu' : seme-de-lis, within a
bordure, Mortimer. Crest on a helmet, out of a ducal
coronet a stag's head. Within a finely carved gothic panel.
SIGILL D' mo
11.973. [A.D. 1355.] Red: fine, imperfect. [Harl. ch.
53 E- 43-]
D' MO
Thomas Mortymer, of co. Line.
11,974. [A.D. 1370.1 Red: imperfect. -J in. [Harl. ch.
52 I. 8.]
A shield of arms : a fess, in chief three mullets (?) Within
a carved panel of eight points.
SigiUum -. E tsmer.
HERALDIC SEALS. 285
Eobert Morton, Sen., Lord of Fenny Sutton, co. Wilts,
also of Holborn, co. Midd., etc.
11.975. [A.D. 1535.] Red. i in. [Harl. ch. 53 F. 49.]
A goat's head erased, in allusion to the arms of MORTON.
11.976. [a.D. 1536.] Brownish-green: injured. [Harl. ch.
53 F- 52.]
11.977. [a.D. 1541.] Light-red: a fragment. [Harl. ch.
53 F. 62.]
11.978. [A.D. 1545.] Red: indistinct. [Harl. ch. 53 G. 9.]
11.979. [a.D. 1550.] Red: well preserved. [Harl. ch.
53 G. 29.]
11.980. [a.D. 1551.] Dark-brown: injured. [Harl. ch.
53 G. 21.]
11.981. [a.D. 1551.] Red: indistinct, injured. [Harl. ch.
53 G. 32.]
11.982. [A.D. 1555.] Red. [Harl. ch. 53 G. 35.]
Lord Walter de Morton, of co. Buck.
11.983. [r^w/. Hen. HI.] Dark-green : indistinct. -If in.
[Harl. ch. 86 A. 18.]
A shield of arms : three bars within a bordure seme of
roundles.
© S' WALTGRI De MORTVN.
11.984. [Temp. Hen. HI.] Creamy-white : imperfect,
indistinct. [Harl. ch. 86 A. 17.]
11.985. [Temp. Hen. HI.] Dark-green. [Harl. ch. 86 A.
19.]
John, son of Robert Moryn, of Kylvyngtoft, co. Nott.
11.986. [A.D. 1340.] Creamy -white : very indistinct, fin.
[Add. ch. 5397.]
A shield of arms : a bend and other uncertain charges.
Cf three lions passant guardant betw. two bends gobony,
MORYNE. Within a carved gothic panel.
Legend illegible.
Michael Moseley, of London.
11.987. [.\.D. 1606.] Red : injured, f x | in. [Add. ch.
17.444-]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three mill-picks,
Moseley.
Walter de Mounci, al. Money, Lord of Thornton.
11.988. [a.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from good impression.
i-f X \l in. [Ixx.xviii. 34.]
286 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : a shield of arms : chcqny. Crest on a helmet a
dead fox.
S' WALXeRI • De . MOVNCI.
Beaded borders.
Bertram Mountburghcher, al. Mountboucher,
of Neivcastle-upon-Tyne, co. Nor thumb.
11,989. [a.D. 1389.] Red : fine, slightly compressed,
chipped. I in. [Add. ch. 20,536.]
A shield of arms : three flesh-pots, two and one, within a
bordure bezantee, MoUNTBOUCHER. Suspended by a strap
from a forked tree, and within a finely carved and traced
gothic panel of eight points.
» S' Bartram : Dc : [mo]tintt)urgi)rijfr.
Cf. Bertram f. Reynald de Mountbourchicr's wardship, 1355. Harl.
ch. 56 A. 46.
Mounteney.
See MUNTENL
Elizabeth Mowbray, Duchess of Norfolk, etc.,
zvife of Thomas de Mowbray,
Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshall ; dau. of RICHARD,
Earl of Arundel. A.D. 1385-1425.
11.990. [a.D. 1397.] Plaster cast from fine but imperfect
impression. 2i in. [Ixxxviii. 40.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., three lions passant
guardant in pale, a label of three points, Mowbray ; sin.,
quarterly, I, 4, chequy, WarREN ; 2, 3, a lion rampant,
Mowbray. Suspended by a strap from a nebulee line of
cloud intermingled with six estoiles. Supporters, on mounts,
two cranes rising with expanded wings. Within a carved
gothic trilobe, ornamented with small ball-flowers or quatre-
foils along the inner edge.
+ Stgillum : Dnc : cli^ifacti) : Duftfff : norfolcijtc :
comitiffc : [marrfdj' : Dnr : Dc : ] brrrti? : z : Dc : ftnapp :
11.991. [A.D. 1397.] Another: imperfect. [Ixxxviii. 39.]
Smaller Seal.
11.992. [a.D. 1397.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
li- in. [l.xxxviii. 41.]
A shield of arms : as described in the large seal, No. 1 1,990.
Within a finely carved gothic panel.
Legend wanting.
HERALDIC SEALS. 287
Geoffrey de Moubray.
11,993. [a.D. 1292.] Sulph. cast of fine impression, f in.
[D.C., E. 458.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, over all in chief a label
of five points.
W S' GALFRIDI • D€ • MOVBRAY.
Beaded borders.
John de Moubray, Lord of the Island of HaxJwhn,
{Axholine) co. Line, 2nd Baron Mowbray.
11.994. [a.D. 1319.] Red and green mottled: fine, i in.
[Harl. ch. 53 G. 57.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant (?) crowned, Mowbray.
Betw. two wyverns sans wings.
!S S' IOHANNIS : D€ : MOVBRAY.
Beaded borders.
11.995. Sulph. cast of No. 11,994. [D.C., F. 197.]
John de Moubray, Lord of the Isle of Haxeholme {Axholme),
and of the Honours of Bramber and Gower,
yd Baron Mowbray.
11.996. [a.D. 1339.] Red: fine, imperfect. jJ in. [Harl.
ch. 53 G. 58.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant crowned, MoUBRAY.
Suspended by a strap from a buck's head. Betw. two wyverns
sans wings.
SIGILLVM © lOH De RA . .
11.997. Sulph. cast of No. 11,996. [D.C., F. 276.]
11.998. [A.D. 1350.] Red: fine, chipped. [Add. ch.
IS.530.]
.... GILLVM « IOHANNIS ® 06 ® MOVER ....
John, son of William Moubray.
11,999. [a.D. 1347.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
\ in. [Ixxxviii. 35.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant within a bordurc en-
grailed. Within a carved rosette.
» S' lOH'IS ■FILI • WILL'I • MOVBRAY.
Beaded border.
John Mowbray, yd Duke of Norfolk,
Earl Marshal, and of Nottingham ; Marshal of England,
Lord of Mozubray, Segrave, and Goivcr.
12,000. [a.D. 1442.] Red : fine, imperfect. 3; in. [Add.
ch. 17,234.]
A shield of arms, couclu' : three lions passant guardant in
288 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
pale, a label of three points, MowBRAY. Crest on a helmet,
and ornamental mantling of foliage replenishing the back-
ground, on a chapeau, turned up ermine, a lion statant
guardant [crowned]. Supported by two ostrich feathers
curved inwards at the top, quills chained, charged each with
an ornamental shield of arms : dex., chequy, Warren ; sin., a
lion rampant, MoWBRAY.
[c]omtf mar[fsraUfl
Cabled borders, the inner one with an interior moulding
ornamented with leaves, the outer one with a similar
moulding ornamented with small ball-flowers or quatrefoils.
12.001. [a.d. 1446.] Red : originally very fine, very im-
perfect. [Add. ch. 34,609.]
. . . . U • a • noti?ngt)a[m ] mar[CB]ca[ni] . . .
12.002. [a.d. 1455.] Red: fine, imperfect. [Add. ch.
I4,974-]
ralU • angl .8
Dc frgrabr • a : Sr • gou
12.003. Plaster cast from fine but imperfect impression.
[Ixxxviii. 42.]
Si)ain • mate
grabc • a • Dc
Small Seal.
12.004. [a.d. 1457.] Red : imperfect, originally encircled
with a twisted rush. \ in. [Harl. ch. 54 A. 3.]
A shield of arms : three lions passant guardant in pale, in
chief over all a label of three points, for MoWBRAY.
Cabled bordure, the inner side engrailed.
Roger de Mubari, al. Moubray, al. Mubray,
son of William de Moubray, of co. Line.
12.005. [a.d. 1255.] Green : edge chipped, appended by
a closely woven bobbin of red silk. i| in. [Add. ch. 20,608.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, MoWBRAY.
© S' R0G6RI D6 MVBARI.
12.006. [Ante 1266.'] Green: edge chipped. [Add. ch.
20,693.]
© S' ROG6RI De MVBARI.
Thomas Mowbray, Earl of NottingJiam.
12,007. [a.d. 1396.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
injured by pressure. 2| in. [Ixxxviii. 38.]
A shield of arms, condid: three lions passant guardant in
HERALDIC SEALS. 289
pale, a label of three points, Mowbray. Crest on a helmet,
lambrequin, and chapeau, a lion statant guardant crowned.
Supporters, two trees, upon rocky mounts replenished with
herbage and flowers. Within a carved border ornamented
with small ball-flowers along the inner edge.
%ig : tijonif : co'ttts : notgngijam : z : niarcfcalU :
anglic : Bni : Dc : z : Oc : Scgraur.
Thomas Mowbray, Ear/ Marshal, and Earl of Notthigliain,
Lord of Mowbray, Segrave, and Gowcr.
12,008. [a.d. 1404.] Red : fine fragment. About 2 in.
when perfect [Harl. ch. 54 A. I.]
A shield of arms : wanting. Crest on a helmet, mantling
or lambrequin, on a chapeau turned up ermine, a lion statant
guardant crowned. Supporters two ostrich feathers curved
inwards, quills chained, each charged with a shield of arms :
dex., wanting ; siii., a lion rampant crowned, MOWBR.W. In
the field on each side a branch of foliage and cinquefoil
flowers.
Legend wanting.
Inner border ornamented with small roses.
William de Mumbray, of co. York {?)
12.009. [Late 13th cent.] Light-yellow : very indistinct,
much injured, i in. [Egert. ch. 531.]
A lion rampant.
Legend illegible.
Sir Thomas Moyle, of Eastivell, co. Kent.
12.010. [a.d. 1560.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. i\ in.
[Add. ch. 19,995.]
A shield of arms, coucht' : quarterly, i, a mule statant
within a bordure, MOYLE ; 2, MOYLE ; 3, LUCOMBE ;
4, KaYLE. See Harl. MS. 1548, f. I39i^. for a drawing of the
arms, etc. Crest on a helmet and mantling, two demi-
dragons endorsed, their necks entwined around each other.
SIGILLVM THOMe MOYLE.
Berengar Le Moyne,
of Cliateriz Manor, co. Canibr., Knt.
12,011. [Early 13th cent] Dark-green : fine. ',i in. [Add.
ch. 33,063.]
A shield of arms : a cross flory, MoiGNE.
^ 10 : GIM : DGV : M6N : DOINT : lOIR.
{jTaimc Dieu, vicn doitjouir.)
The legend men is probably also used as rebus for Moytie.
\OL. in. u
290 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robert Le Moygne, son of WiLLlAM Le MoygNE,
of Ravele, co. Hunt.
12,012. [a.d. 1293.] Green: indistinct. -J- X | in. [Add.
ch. 33.733]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., two garbs
in pale (?), sin., a wyvern tail nowy.
John Moyse, of Stanway, co. Essex.
12.013. [a.d. 1725.] Red: en p/acard, imperfect ^X-tin.
[Add. ch. 1 0,3 5 5 A.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : ermine, five bars,
over all three escutcheons, two and one. The shield sur-
mounted by a cherub. The arms are those of Halhead or
Hall.
12.014. [a.d. 1725.] Another : imperfect. [Add. ch.
I0.355B.]
William de Mo . . . etone.
Sea/ used by John de Mareis.
12.015. [a.d. 1346.] Red: injured by pressure, very in-
distinct. -3- in. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 35.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three crosses crosslet.
Betw. three sprigs of foliage and flowers. Within a carved
quatrefoil panel.
St SIGILL" : WILL'I : D6 : MO . . . . eT0N€.
Cf. the arms of WoRTHiNGTON, al. Wrightington.
Henry de Muledene.
12,016. [Early 14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impres-
sion. \ in. [Ixxxviii. 44.]
A shield of arms : a chief indented.
© S' H6NRICI • De • MVL6D6N6.
Beaded border.
Emond Mulso, Knt.
12,017. [a.d. 1447.] Red: injured in parts by pressure.
W in. [Harl. ch. 51 F. 32.]
A goat's head erased, in reference to the crest of MuL.SO.
Betw. three pairs of oak-leaves.
Legend in the field : —
5 : mulso.
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 29I
John Mulsho, of co. Hunt.
12,018. [a.d. 1472.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 34,087.]
A .shield of arms : three fleurs-de-lis, cf. arms of MULSO.
Betw. two sprigs of foliage.
Thomas de Muletone.
12,019. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped impression
\\ X It in. [Ixxx. 27.]
Shield shaped : a shield of arms : three bars, on a canton a
fret, for MULTON.
& SIGILLVM ! THOMG i D6 1 MVLGTONG.
Cf. Thos. de Muletona, Justic. Regis, Add. ch. 22,091 ; 22,092,
A.D. 1224; Had. ch. 51 F. 43, A.D. 1235; also Thos. de Multon, «/.
Mulcton, etc., Harl. ch. 43 D. 6 ; Add. ch. 24,712 ; Had. ch. 58 H. 41 ;
49 D. 46 ; 58 I. 2 ; 58 I. 3.
Thomas de Multon of Kyrketon, Knf.
12.020. [a.d. 1345.] Light-greenish-brown, f in. [Harl.
ch. 82 G. 54.]
A shield of arms, coticli^: three bars, over all a bend for
difference, MULTON. Crest on a helmet and lambrequin, a
fan plume. In the field on each side a sprig of foliage,
le • SV ■SEAL • D€ • AMOVR • L6AL.
12.021. Sulph. cast of No. 12,020. [D.C., F. 293.]
Robert de Munces, al. de Moncell, of co. Line.
12.022. [circ. A.D. 1250-1260.] Dark-green. H X i in.
[Cott. ch. xxvii. 125.]
Pointed oval : a shield, plain. Above it an estoile of eight
points.
^ SIG' • ROB' • D' • MVNC6S.
The letters V N are conjoined.
12.023. Sulph. cast of No. 12,022. [D.C., E. 353.]
Thomas, son and Jtcir of THOMAS Munchensy, al.
Monechasy, of co. Siiff.
12.024. [a.d. 1401.] Red: chipped. ItV •"■[Cott. ch.
xxvii. 128.]
A shield of arms : barruly, MONCHENSY. Suspended by
a strap from a forked tree sprouting at the foot. Within a
carved gothic panel, ornamented along the inner edge with
small ball-flowers.
[S' : t]l)omf : mimdjcurij.
12.025. Sulph. cast of No. 12,024, before injury. [D.C., F.
570.]
U 2
292 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
12,026. [a.D. 1389.] Red : originally fine, chipped. [Cott.
ch. xxvii. 174.]
S' : tijomc : . . . . cnfg.
Walter Munchensi, al. Monchesy, of co. Hertf.
12,027. [A.D. 1366.] Red. -J in. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 127.]
A .shield of arms: on a chevron betw. three billets, a mullet
for difference, MONCI-IEN.SY. Within a pointed trefoil panel,
ornamented along the inner edge with small ball-flowers,
ft! SI w WALT6RI *! MVNCHeNSI.
Cabled border.
Ralph de Mundevile.
See Ralph de Amundeville.
Richard de Mundeville, of co. Buck.
12.028. [? Before A.D. 1263.] Dark-green: edges chipped.
I in. [Harl. ch. 86 A. 24.]
A shield of arms : fretty, a bar, perhaps, for difference. Cf.
fretty a fess, Mandeville.
5J S' RICARDI • D • MVNDEVIL.
Inner border beaded.
12.029. Sulph. cast of No. 12,028. [D.C., E. 403.]
12.030. Green : edges chipped. [Harl. ch. 86 A. 25.]
^ S' RICARDI • D • MVNDeVIL.
Cf. Harl. ch. 86 A. 26.
William Munt, of Bradefeld, co. Essex.
12.031. [a.D. 1474.] Red : a fragment. About -J in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 15,603.]
A shield of arms : apparently a chevron. Within a cusped
border.
Arnulf de Munteni, of Diss, co. Norf.
12.032. [Late 13th cent.] Dark-green : originally fine,
imperfect, if in. [xxxv. 278.]
A rectangular banner or shield of arms : a bend betw. six
martlets, MOUNTNEY.
© SIGILL' ARNVLFI DG MVN[T6]NI.
Beaded borders.
12.033. Plaster cast of No. 12,032. [Ixxxviii. 45.]
Cf. Blomefield's Hist, of Nor/., I, 13, 14.
Aernulphus de Mounteii, nl. Mounteney.
12,034. [a.D. 1359.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
in. [Ixxxviii. 36.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 293
A shield of arms : a bend betw. six martlets, within a
bordure, for MOUNTENEY. Within a carved gothic quatrefoil
panel.
S' A6RNVLPHVS • D6 ■MOVNXeN'.
Ernulph de Munteni, al. Amulph de Mounteny,
of COS. Suff. and Essex, Knt.
{Perhaps same person as before))
12.035. [a.d. 131 1.] Dark-bronze-green: indistinct in
parts. I in. [Harl. ch. 54 A. 5.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. six martlets.
Ss S' 6RNVLPHI : D6 : MYNTGNI.
12.036. Sulph. cast from No. 12,035. P-C, F. 40S.]
Cf. Cott. ch. xxi.x. 10, .A..D. 1318 ; Add. ch. 14,870, A.D. 1343.
John de Munteney, of co. Essex.
12.037. [a.d. 1295.] Dark-green : imperfect. i X ^ in.
[Harl. ch. 54 A. 7.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a bend betw. six martlets, four
roundles, all within a bordure charged with twelve of the last.
Suspended by two straps from a hook.
lOH'IS D6 [M3VNT6NY.
12.038. Sulph. cast from No. 12,037. [D.C., E. 481.]
John Murdak, al. Murdack,
Lord of CiniipUm-Miirdak, co. IVarw., Knt.
12,039. [a.d. 1328.] Pale-green: discoloured. i in.
[Cott. ch. xxvii. 190.]
A shield of arms : fretty, MURDAK. Within a pointed
gothic quatrefoil panel, finely carved and traced, with three
pairs of slipped trefoils springing into the background, and
ornamented along the inner edge with small ball-flowers.
« SIGILLVM » lOHANNlS » MVRDACK.
William Murdak,
of Astoneston, \ East on Nestoii\ co. Northt., Knt.
12,040. [a.d. 1288^] Green, discoloured, f in. [Add.
ch. 21,401.]
A shield of arms : bendy of ten.
Ss S' WILLI MORDAC *<
John, son and heir of MALCOLM Musard, of co. Warw.
12,041. [a.d. 1350.] Greenish - brown, mottled. f in.
[Cott. ch. xxvii. 193.]
A shield of arms, couch^: a lion rampant, queue fourchee,
294 CATALOGUE OK SEALS.
crowned, an annulet for difference (?). Crest on a helmet,
facing to the front, a ram's head and neck, affrontce, betw
the attires a bell. Background hatched or diapered lozengy.
* S' * lOH'IS * MVSARD *.
12,042. Sulph. cast of No. 12,041. [D.C., F. 373.]
Ralph Musard, of co. Derb.
12.043. [A.D. 1220-1230.] Green: imperfect, indistinct.
About i:; in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 86 H. 49.]
0. A lion passant, guardant, contourne.
LFI AR . . .
B. A small counterseal, shield shaped. i x \ in. A
shield of arms of early shape : three gurgescs (or roundles
charged with a central pellet and two annulets concentric),
two and one.
12.044. Sulph. cast of rev. only. [D.C., E. 400.]
Ambrose Muschamp, of Rmvbarnes, co. Surr., Esq.
12.045. [A.D. 1678.] Red: indistinct. |x4^ in- [Egert.
ch. 499.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three bars, MuscHAMP. Crest on
a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a mastiff dog.
Seal used by MARGARET, 'wife of the above.
12.046. [A.D. 1678.] Red : very indistinct. [Egert. ch. 499.]
Thomas Muschamp, of Merton, co. Surr.
12,047. [a,D. 1614.] Red : much injured by pressure.
About i X i in. [Add. ch. 23,543.]
Oval: a shield of arms: three bars, Muschamp. Crest
on a helmet, wreath, and mantling, indistinct, a mastiff statant
or mountain cat.
Richard Musgrave.
See A Douglas.
Humphrey Mychell.
See Roger Pkydeaun.
John Mynne, of Woodcotte, co. Surr., Esq.
12,048. [A.D. 1623.] Red: indistinct. -14 X VV i"- [Add.
ch. 36,441-]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess dancetty, gobony, ermine,
and , Mynne.
HERALDIC SEALS. 295
Sealtised by WILLIAM Mynne, of Woodcott, Esq.
12.049. [A.D. 1623.] Red. [Add. ch. 36,441.]
12.050. [A.D. 1626.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 36,439.]
Another Seal.
12.051. [A.D. 1625.] Red. f in. [Add. ch. 36,438.]
A shield of arms : a fess dancetty, paly of eight (or
gobony) ermine and , betw. six crosses crosslet for
Mynne.
Carved border.
N
R N .
Seal used by Dame Margaret, widow of
Sir William Hawte.
12.052. [A.D. 1544.] Red: fine, cracked. -j^ X i in.
[Harl. ch. 76 H. 45.]
Oval : a bull's head betw. the initial letters R. n.
Cabled border.
12.053. [A.D. 1544.] Another. [Harl. ch. 78 G. 4.]
12.054. [A.D. 1544.] Another. [Harl. ch. jd, G. 5.]
12.055. [A.D. 1544.] Another. [Harl. ch. 78 G. 6.]
William de Naples, of co. Surr.
12,056. [A.D. 1344.] Red: imperfect. [Add. ch. 23,524.]
A shield of arms : a chevron engrailed betw. three bull's
heads. Within a carved gothic panel.
ILL'I • D€ • NA
Thomas Napper.
Seal tised by Two^Wi Markes, «/. Bodie,
of Thor?i- Coffin, co. Soniers.
12,057. [A.D. 1629.] Red : indistinct. [Harl. ch. JJ H.
II.]
On a wreath an antelope, crest of Napier or Naper.
Carved border.
John de Napton, Lord of Weston, co. Warw.
12.058. [A.D. 1395.] Red. [Cott. ch. xxviii. 3.]
A shield of arms : on a fess three escallops, the field finely
diapered. Betw. three trefoiled sprigs of foliage.
+ Sigtllum « toftanms * naptoun.
12.059. Sulph. cast of No. 12,058. [D.C., F. 592.]
296 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Richard de Napton, of co. Warw.
12.060. [a.d. 1322.] Daik-bronze-green : fine. | in.
[Cott. ch. xxviii. 2.]
A shield of arms : on a fess three escallops in dexter chief
a covered cap, for Napton. Betw. three sprigs of foliage.
R! S' RICARDI D' NPTON'
12.061. Sulph. cast, from No. 12,060. [D.C., F. 212.]
Robert de Napton, Knt., Lord of Weston, co. Wariv.
12,062. [a.d. 1313.] Green: chipped, indistinct. | in.
[Cott. ch. V. 38.]
A shield of arms : on a fess three escallops.
R! S- ROB'TI ■De • NAPTONA.
Robert de Napton, Knt., Lord of Weston, co. Warxv.
12.063. [a.d. 1332.] Green: indistinct, fin. [Add. ch.
22,527.]
A shield of arms : on a fess three escallops, in dexter chief
a chess rook, for Napton.
SIGILL' ROB6RTI De NAPTONNACO
12.064. Plaster cast of No. 12,063. [xcviii. 81.]
Bernard Nash.
See C L
Henry Nash, of Ipswich, co. Siiff., Milliner, and
William Fynn, of Saxinundham, co. Siiff.
12.065. [a.d. 1699.] Red: en placard, imperfect. [Add.
ch. 10,171.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly per fess indented, over
all a bend.
12.066. [a.d. 1699.] Another. [Add. ch. 10,171.]
Hugh de Naunton, of co. Sujf.
12.067. [a.d. 1359.] Green : imperfect. [Add. ch.
10,198.]
A shield of arms : three martlets, NauGHTON. Within an
ornamental gothic panel.
Ss SIGILLVM + HVGONIS + DC + NAVGI • • ■ONe.
12.068. Plaster cast of No. 12,067. [xcviii. 82.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 297
John de Nectone, of Necton, co. Norf.
12,069. [13th cent.] Recent impression in gutta-percha.
\ in. [xlvii. 1215.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in the first and second
quarters a crescent. Betw. two wavy sprigs of ivy or trefoils.
© S' lOH'IS 06 NeCTON€.
Beaded borders.
Laing's MS. CataL, No. 489.
William Nele, al. Neale, of co. Essex.
12,070. [a.d. 1561.] Red. ^xJ-in. [Harl. ch. 79 F. 13.
Oval : on a wreath, a greyhound's head erased, ducally
gorged, betw. two wings erect, (?) Neale.
William Neale, of Tivetskall, co. Norf, Farmer.
12.071. [a.d. 1749.] Red : g'w/ZrtCrtr^, imperfect. ifXi^in.
[Add. ch. 14,919.]
Oval : on a wreath, a boar passant.
Seal used by James Hill, of Thimblethorp, co. Norf., Farmer.
12.072. [A.D. 1748.] As above. [Add. ch. 14,919.]
John, S071 of William Nepeker.
See R W .
Alice deNerford, zvidow (?/JOHN DE Nevylle, of co. Esse.v.
12.073. [A.D. 1379.] Red: fine, i in. [Harl. ch. 54 I. 3.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex. a lion rampant, Nerford,
sin. diapre, a chief indented, Neville. Within an elaborately
carved and traced gothic trefoil.
Legend betw. the points : —
ss s' • ALicie « oe * ngrford <«
12.074. [A.D. 1379.] Red: injured. [Harl. ch. 54 C. 7.]
» S' • ALICI6 * De * N6RFORD «<
William
Seal used by Agnes de Nerford, of co. Hunt.
12,075. [A.D. 1379.] Red : fine, imperfect. ^ in. [Add.
ch. 34,065.]
A shield of arms, coucM: three charges of an unusual
character, perhaps swan's necks, but very uncertain. Crest
298 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
on a helmet and mantling diapre, one of the same charges.
Betw. two wavy branches of foliage.
S' WILL6LMI
Petronilla de Nereford, dan. and coheir of JOHN DE Vaux,
i^<ife (/William, Baron of N erf or d, of co. Suff.
12,076. [a.d. 1321.] Green: a fragment. About i X ^ in.
when perfect. [Cott. ch. v. 5.]
Oval : a shield of arms, broken away. In place of a legend
a wavy scroll of foliage and flowers.
Margaret Nessefield.
12,077. [a.d. 1389-90.] Plaster cast tinted red, from im-
perfect impression. -J X | in. [Ixxvi. 84]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant.
Legend uncertain.
Thomas de Nessefield.
12,078. [a.d. 1370.] Plaster cast tinted red. J in.
[Ixxvi. 86 A.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three cinquefoils, for
Nefikld. Within a pointed gothic panel ornamented with
small cinquefoils along the inner edge.
In place of a legend a wavy line of foliage and flowers.
Richard Neteham.
12,079. [14th cent] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. i-rV in- [Ixxxiii. 26.]
A shield of arms, coiiche: a bend engrailed betw. two neats'
or bulls' heads, Nedeham. Crest on a helmet and orna-
mental mantling, uncertain. Betw. two sprigs of foliage and
flowers.
Sigiir : vicarUi : nrtrij'am.
Cabled borders.
John de Netfold, Knt.
12,080. [A.D. 1368.] Plaster cast from fine but imperfect
impression. i| in. [Ixxxviii. 47.]
A shield of arms : a cross engrailed betw. four garbs.
Betw. the sacred monogram 1 h C. Within a carved sixfoil
panel, richly ornamented with tracery and having two round
headed niches at top and bottom, and two ogee arched niches
HERALDIC SEALS. 299
at the sides, containing half-length figures of the B. V. Mary
and Child, St. John Baptist, St. Katharine, and the owner.
Of the legend only a few uncertain letters remain.
John Neuburgh, Sen., of cos. Glouc. and Wilts.
12.081. [a.D. 1481.] Red: injured, indistinct. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 18,251.]
On a helmet an indistinct crest, perhaps a plume of
feathers.
12.082. [a.D. 1481.] Another. [Add. ch. 18,252.]
12.083. [a.D. 1481.] Another. [Add. ch. 18,253.]
12.084. [a.D. 1481.] Another. [Add. ch. 18,254.]
12.085. [a.D. 1481.] Another. [Add ch. 28,919.]
Alice de Neville.
12,086. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
-|- in. [Ixxxviii. 52.]
A shield of arms : a saltire, NEVILLE. Within a pointed
gothic quatrefoil enclosed in an elaborately carved panel,
ornamented with four countersunk panels, circular, each con-
taining a roundlc charged with armorial bearings, i, 3, barry,
three chaplets, two and one, 2, 3, a fret.
SIG . LLVM • AL' . . . . • D6 • . . . IL6.
Alice, widow of Henry de Neville, of co. Line.
12.087. [13th cent] Dark-green: fragments. About
i,r X I in. when perfect. [Had. ch. 54 B. 19.]
Pointed oval : a shield of arms : Neville, cf. 54 B. 14. In
the field above the shield an estoile of eight points wavy.
ici
12.088. Plaster cast of No. 12,087. [xcviii. i^.]
Alice, widow of John de Nevylle, ofeo. Essex.
See Alice de Nerford.
Alexander de Nevile.
12,089. [a.D. 1340.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
If in. [Ixxxviii. 55.]
A shield of arms : diapered, a saltire, over all a crescent.
Suspended from a tree on a mount. Supporters, two bears
chained to the tree. Within a carved gothic panel.
^igtllu : alrjauBrt : Dc ncutlr.
Cabled border.
300 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Alisaunder Nevylle, Chevr., of co. York.
12,090. [a.d. 13S9.] Red: a fragment. About | in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 26,772.]
A shield of arms : wanting. Crest on a helmet and wreath,
a bull's head, Neville. Supporters two wild-men. Within
a carved panel.
Sigilln \\t.
Alexander Nevill, of Wilston in Claworth, co. Nott.
12,091. [A.D. 1627.] Red. 4. x | in. [Add. ch. 29,585.]
Oval : a stag lodged. Perhaps a crest.
Anthony Nevile, of Mattersey, co. Nott.
12.092. [a.d. 1627.] Red : injured. ^ X f in. [Add. ch.
29,585.]
Oval : a shield of arms : illegible. Crest on a helmet, out
of a ducal coronet, a bull's head, NEVILLE.
Beaded borders.
Cecilia Neville, dmi. of Ralph Neville, \st Earl of
Westmorland ; widow ^/RICHARD Plantagenet,
3r^ Duke of York ; mother of King EDWARD IV.
12.093. [a.d. 1477.] Red : fine, large, edge chipped.
31 in. [Add. ch. 15,478.]
An eagle rising, ducally gorged, bearing on its breast, on a
mount, a shield of arms : per pale, dex. quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE
(Modern) ; 2, 3, England ; sin. a saltire, Neville. Sup-
porters, dex., an antelope, ducally gorged, sin., a lion. Beyond
the supporters on each side a branch of roses.
Legend on a scroll, the end held by the eagle's beak : —
Stgtllu • fine • rrciltc • tix'is • unrt • ijrrrD' •
anglte • z • fr«inric • ft • Dni • J)ih'nic • matrts •
rtg' • IsDtoarDi • quartt • Ductssc cior'.
Signet.
12.094. [A.D. 1462.] Red: fine. fin. [Add. ch. 16,564.]
A shield of arms: as described above, No. 12,093. Betw.
three triple branches of foliage.
Cabled border.
Edward Neville, al. Nevyle, Lord of Biirgevenne,
^rd Baron Bcrgavcfiny.
12,095. [a.d. 1444.] Red : fine, imperfect, i J in. [Harl.
ch. 112 B. 50.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 30I
A shield of arms, couchi: quarterly, i, 4, quarterly, i., iv.,
Beauchamp ; ii., iii., WarreN, 2, 3, NEVILLE, with a cinque-
foil for difference. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling
of foliage, and wreath, a bull's head.
StgtUum • rUtoarDi • ncui tgcut
Engr. in Drummond, Hist, of Noble Families, p. 17. Rowland, Hist.
of the Scvilks, pi. 4, p. 70.
12,096. Sulph. cast of No. 12,095. [D-C, G. 211.]
Euphemia, dan. of Ralph Neville.
See EuPHEMiA DE Lucy.
George Nevylle, Knt., Lord Bergevenny, 2,fd Baron.
12,097. [a.D. 14S3.] Red : injured, indistinct, f X f in.
[Add. ch. 28,922.]
Oval : a knight, in armour with sword, holding a shield of
arms (?)
lot'altf.
George Neville.
12,098. [a.D. 1499.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. I in. [Ixxxviii. 70.]
A shield of arms, conclu': two bars. Crest on a helmet,
mantling, and wreath, a bull's head.
Sir George Neville, Lord of Bergevenny, dfth Bai-on.
12,099. [a.D. 1529.] Plaster cast from fine but imperfect
impression. 2 in. [Ixxxviii. 71.]
A shield of arms: quarterly, i. chequy ; 2, a saltire, with
a cinquefoil for difference ; 3. quarterly, i., iii., three chevrons
for Clare, ii., iv., quarterly, a bend, in the second and third
quarters a fret ; 4, on a fess betw. six crosses crosslets, a
crescent for difference. Crest on a helmet, ornamental
mantling and wreath, a bull's head. Supporters two stags.
tint : gcorgii : ncbillc : milttts :
Iini : irrgruninp.
Outer border carved with small quatrefoils or ball-flowers.
Hugh de Nevile, of eo. York., son of GEOFFREY DE Nevile.
12,100. [Late 13th cent] Uncoloured : indistinct. i-L in.
[Harl. ch. 112 H. 41.]
A shield of arms : lozcngj^ a canton, ermine, over all a
302 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
label of six points, Neville. Suspended by a strap from a
hook, and betw. two flowering sprigs.
©SIGILLVM • S€CR'TI *<
12.101. [Late 13th cent.] Dark-green : indistinct. [Add.
ch. 7421.]
12.102. [Late 13th cent.] Uncoloured : imperfect, indis-
tinct. [Add. ch. 7467.]
* SIG SeCR'TI «<
Another Seal.
12.103. [Late 13th cent] Mottled-green. li x i| in.
[Add. ch. 7443.]
Pointed oval : a shield of arms : as described above in
No. 12,100.
© S' HVGONIS : DG : NeVVILG.
12.104. [Late 13th cent.] Uncoloured : indistinct. [Cott.
ch. xxviii. 5.]
Ob. ante 13 Edw. I. ; Drummond, p. 33.
Hugh de Neovilla, al. Nevilla, of Hale, co. Line,
son of Henry de Nevilla.
12.105. [13th cent] Dark-green: fine. 14- x \^ in.
[Harl. ch. 54 B. 33.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : on a chief three roundles,
countersunk.
^ S' HVGONIS • DG ■NGGVILLA.
12.106. Sulph. cast of No. 12,105. [D.C., E. 345.]
12.107. Dark-green : chipped. [Harl. ch. 54 B. 34.]
12.108. Dark-green : cracked, imperfect [Harl. ch. 54 B.
35-]
Si S . . . . ONIS ■De • N60VILLA.
James, son of Philip de Neville, of Endirdeby,
\Enderby, co. Leic.'\ of co. Northt.
12,109. [A.D. 1285.] Dark-green: fine. [Add. ch. 21,581.]
A shield of arms : two trumpets, betw. ten crosslets, three,
four, and three pale-wise in fess. Betw. two wyverns.
* SIGILLVM ■lAGOBI • DG • NGVILG.
Beaded borders.
Cf. arms of Thomas de Ardene, Add. ch. 19,967.
Jacobus de Nevile, Lord of Whelton, co. Northt., Knt.
12,110. [a.d. 1 366.] Creamy-white : injured by pressure.
|. in. [Add. ch. 21,552.]
A shield of arms : illegible. Within a gothic panel.
SIGIL OBI ■DG • NGVILG.
HERALDIC SEALS. 303
Johanna, widow of Sir Jacobus de Nevile.
See Geoffrey Cornewayle.
Johanna Neville, Countess of Westviorlattd,
2nd ivifc of Ralph Neville, Earl of Westmoi-land,
dan. ^/JoHN OF Gaunt.
12,111. [? a.D. 1435.] Plaster cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About i-L in. when perfect. [Ixxxviii. 66.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., field diapered, a saltire,
Neville ; sin., quarterly, i, 4, France (Ancient) ; 2, 3,
England, within a bordure compony not dimidiated,
Beaufort. Betw. two sprigs of foliage and flowers. Within
a carved gothic panel ornamented along the inner edge with
small quatrcfoils.
Legend fragmentary : —
mittrr (')
John de Neville, of co. Essex.
12,112. [13th cent.] Creamy-white : imperfect, indistinct.
About \ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 54 B. 22.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, in chief a label,
Neville of Essex, etc.
e< ANNIS VILL'.
John, son ^/Geoffrey de Neville, of co. Line.
12.113. [13th cent.] Green, mottled : fine. I| in. [Harl.
ch. 54 B. 3S.]
A shield of arms : lozengy, a canton ermine.
© SIGILL' ■lOHANNIS • DG ■NGVILG.
Cf. the seals of Hugh de Neville, Nos. 12,100-12,108.
Another Seal.
12.114. [a.D. 1268.] Light-brown : imperfect. H X i in.
[Harl. ch. 54 B. 37.]
Pointed oval : a shield of arms : lozengy, a canton ermine.
. . . IGILLV lOHANNIS â– D' â– N6
Cf. the seals of Hutrh de Neville.
John de Nevile, son ^/Jollanus de Nevile, of co. Line.
12,115. [«;r. A.D. 1260.] Dark-green: fine, i in. [Harl.
ch. 54B. 31.]
304 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : seme of crosses crosslet, a saltire.
Within a carved trefoil panel.
^ S' • lOH'IS • FILM • lOLLANI • DG • NGVILe.
12,116. [circ. A.D. 1260.] Green : originally fine, imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 44 D. 61.]
^ 8' lOH'IS • FILM -I €.
John de Nefvill, a/. Neville, 0/ co. Line.
12.117. \circ. A.D. 1300.] Dark-creamy-coloured. If in.
[Harl. ch. 54 B. 21.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a chief indented. Betvv.
an estoile on the dcx. and a crescent on the sin.
e>SIGILL' lOH'IS D6 N6FVIL6.
12.118. Sulph. cast from No. 12,117. [D.C., E. 500.]
John de Neville, of co. Herts., Kiit.
12.119. [A.D. 1309.] Brown : fine. [Add. ch. 35,657.]
A shield of arms : four fusils in fess betw. three cinquefoils.
» S' lOH'IS : D6 : NeVILe : MILITIS.
John de Nevile (?) al. Nevel.
12,120. [14th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
-Lf in. [Ixxxviii. 57.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a chevron, within a bordure
engrailed. Betw. three flowerets. Within a pointed quatre-
foil panel.
Ss SIGILLVM * lOHANNIS * NGVEL (f)
John de Neville, Knt.
12,121. [A.D. 1357.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
i in. [Ixxxviii. 56.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Within a carved and
pointed quatrefoil panel.
» S' • I • lOHANNIS • 1 • N€VILe • I ■D' ■I • CO (0
John de Neville, Knt.,
son and heir of Ranulph Nevile, Lord of Raby.
12.122. [A.D. 1358.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impres-
sion. I J- in. [xlvii. 1303.]
A shield of arms : a saltire, NEVILLE. In chief over all a
label of three points. Betw. four sprigs of foliage. Within a
carved gothic quatrefoil panel ornamented along the inner
edge with ball-flowers.
OHANN eVILG.
Laing's Catal., No. 635.
12.123. Plaster cast. [Ixxxvii. 58.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 305
John de Neville, Lord of Raby.
12.124. [a.D. 1385.] Red : injured by pressure. i^- in.
[Egert. ch. 578.]
A shield of arms, coucki: a saltire. Crest, on a helmet and
short mantling or lambrequin, a bull's head. In the field a
mullet. Betw. two initial text letters b, ft. Within a carved
gothic quadrilobe ornamented along the inner edge with
small quatrefoils or ball-flowers.
S' : ioftts : lie : ncutlc • Komtnt : Be : rabt :
12.125. [a.D. 1384.] Red : imperfect, injured by pressure.
[Add. ch. 34,944.]
tutle : Domini : Of : ralit : . . .
12.126. [a.D. 1384.] Red: cracked, imperfect. [Add. ch.
34,945-]
S' toti's : Dc : ncuile : 5c : rabt :
12.127. Sulph. cast from imperfect impression. [D.C.,
F. 532.]
Surtees, Durham; Drummond, Hist, of Noble Families, Neville, p. 6.
John de Neville.
12,128. [a.D. 1437.] Plaster cast from fine but imperfect
impression. i\ in. [Ixxxviii. 65.]
A shield of arms, coiichi: a saltire, NEVILLE, with a
fleur-de-lis for difference. Crest on a helmet, ornamental
mantling and wreath, a bull's head, charged on the neck
with a fleur-de-lis. Background replenished with sprigs of
foliage.
Legend on a scroll : —
+ Sigtllum + toljanis +
John Neville, Lord Montaaite, Baron Neville of Montagu,
aftiv. Earl of Nortliumberland, etc.. Warden and
Commissary General of the E. Marches towards Scot/and.
12,129. [a.D. 1463.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
2\ in. [Ixxxviii. 67.]
A shield of arms, couclic: quarterly: i, 4, quarterly i. ii.,
MONTACUTE, ii. iii., MoNTHERMER ; 2, 3, a saltire, Neville ;
over all a label of three points. An escutcheon charged with
— quarterly — I, a canton, etc., Bradstone ; 2, a cross, etc.,
INGLETHORPE ; 3, Delapole ; 4, MOxNTAGU. Crest on a
helmet, ornamental mantling, and out of a ducal coronet a
VOL. III. x
306 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
griffin sejant, expanded wings. Supporters, two griffins.
Background replenished with sprigs of foliage.
£ ^igtUum « tot's ■ss nrutll « tint « Oc « inontagu «
garUiant * rftmarrij * angltf * urrfus.
See Doyle, Official Baronage, vol. ii., p. 650.
John Nevill, of Mattersey, co. Nott.
12.130. [A.D. 1627.] Red : from a ring, with marks of
the setting. 1 x f in. [Add. ch. 29,585.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron engrailed bet^v. three
birds (swans?).
Philip de Neville, of Scotton, co. Line, Knt.
12.131. [a.D. 1346.] Red: cracked, indistinct. [Add. ch.
21,631.]
A shield of arms : four fusils in fess, within a bordure
engrailed. Within a carved gothic rosette, ornamented along
the inner edge with ball-flowers.
» S' PHILIPPl • De • NeVILL€.
Rauf de Neville, Lord of Raby, 2nd Barojt.
12.132. [a.D. 1348.] Red: fine, edge chipped. iJ- in.
[Harl. ch. 54 C. 11.]
A shield of arms, coney-, a saltire, Neville, of Raby.
Crest, on a helmet and lambrequin or short mantling, a bull's
head. In the field on the r. h. side a dexter hand and arm
vested, issuing, holding a triangular flag charged with a
saltire of NEVILLE, on a lance. Background hatched.
\\ ithin a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil, ornamented
with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
ss SIGILLVM I RADVLPHI t D6 I NGVILG X
12.133. Sulph. cast from No. 12,132. [D.C., F. 299.]
12.134. [«. ^/.] Red: chipped. [Harl. ch. 54 C. 12.]
12.135. [a.D. 1353.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
[D.C., F. 378.]
12.136. [a.D. 1353.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
[xlvii. 1296.]
12.137. [a.D. 1364.] Red: fine, chipped. [Egert.ch. 571.]
Drummond, Hist, of Noble Families, vol. ii., NEVILLE, p. 5 ; Laing's
Catal., No. 634 ; Rowland, Historical Account of the Nevilles, Sr'C.
Ralph, Lord of Neville, Knt.,
aftcriu. I si Earl of Westmorland.
12,138. [a.D. 1 391.] Red: originally fine, chipped, im-
perfect, i-i^ in. [Add. ch. 22,538.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 307
A shield of arms, couche: field diapered with foliage, a
saltire. Crest on a helmet and lambrequin, a bull's head.
Supporters, each on a mount, two greyhounds, collared and
ringed. Inner edge of the background ornamented with
cusps of foliage.
!«.: S ......... Df : ncutU' : -«
12.139. [a.d. 1388.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
[Ixxxviii. 60.]
s». 5 : raDuIpfjt : Be : ncutle : »
Drummond, Hist, of Noble Families, Neville, p. 8.
Another Seal, as Earl of Westmorland.
12.140. [a.d. 1401.] Plaster cast from cracked and im-
perfect impression. 2^ in. [Ixxxviii. 61.]
A shield of arms, couchi: NEVILLE, with an illegible dif-
ference. Crest on a helmet and lambrequin diapered with
foliage and tasselled, upon a chapeau a bull's head. Sup-
porters, each on a mount replenished with flowers and
herbage, two greyhounds collared and ringed. In the field
above them, the text letter b on each side. Background
diapered with sprigs. Within a carved and traced gothic
panel, ornamented along the inner edge with small cinque-
foil roses.
Sigtllum : raB : Bf ; ncbrtl' : comttis :
ilanBtc : «<
Ralph de l^evWle, 2tid Earl of Westmorland {?).
12,141. [a.d. 1437.] Plaster cast from very imperfect
impression. 2^ in. [Lxxxviii. 62.]
A shield of arms : diapered with sprigs, a saltire, NEVILLE.
Crest on a helmet, ornamental lambrequin, and wreath, out of
a ducal coronet a bull's head. Supporters, dex., wanting ;
sill., a greyhound collared.
Legend on a strap or ribbon : —
^tgiHum : raBuIpljt anBe.
Ranulph de JHevile, Lord of Raby, is t Baron.
12,142. [a.d. 1301.] Plaster cast from fine impression, fin.
[Ixxxviii. 51.]
A shield of arms : a saltire.
SS S RANVLFI : D6 : NGVILe «<
Beaded borders.
X 2
3o8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Another Seal.
12.143. [a.d. 1 318.] Red: fine, edge slightly chipped.
i\ in. [Harl. ch. 112 B. 49.]
A shield of arms : a saltire. Suspended by a strap from
a tree of three branches. Supported by two wyverns.
ft SIGILLVM : RANVLFI : D6 : N6VeLL6.
12.144. Sulph. cast of No. 12,143. [DC., F. 195.]
Richard de Neville, al. Neuevile.
12,145. [14th cent.] Red : imperfect. i in. [xxxv.
71, d.]
A shield of arms, concha : a lion rampant. Crest on a
helmet and mantling, broken off. Background replenished
with foliage.
ICARDI • D€ ■NGVeVILG.
Richard Neville, Knt. (son of Ralph de Neville,
1st Earl of Westmorland) ; aftenv.. Earl of Salisbury.
12.146. [a.d. 1430.] Red : very imperfect. About i^ in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 54 C. 15.]
A shield of arms, coitclu': a saltire, Neville, over all in
chief a label of three points compony, the field diapered.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, wanting. The
field replenished with sprigs of foliage : at the sides the
text initials r. Jt.
Legend on a scroll or ribbon : —
nfbtr : milttis *•
12.147. Sulph. cast of No. 12,146. [D.C., G. 157.]
Robert de Nevile, Lord of Endredeby, co. Northi.,
son and heir of PHILIP DE Neyvile.
12.148. [a.d. 1286.] Dark-green: fine. \\- in. [Harl.
ch. 83 A. 20.]
A shield of arms : four fusils in fess, within a bordure
besant^e. At each side a lion rampant. Within a cusped
panel of six points.
» SIGILLVM • ROB6RTI • D6 ■NGVILG.
12.149. Sulph. cast of No. 12,148. [D.C., E. 426.]
12.150. [a.d. 1286.] Brown: indistinct in places. [Add.
ch. 21,582.]
Drummond, Hist, of Noble Families, Neville, p. 33.
HERALDIC SEALS. 309
Robert de Neville, of co. Northt.
12,151. \circ. KX>. 1290.] Opaque-brown: indistinct. |^ in.
[Add. ch. 21,578.]
A sliield of arms : four fusils in fess, within a bordure
engrailed.
^ SIGILLVM • seCRGT ....
Robert de Nevile.
12,152. [a.D. 1324.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. 1-3- in. [Ixxxviii. 54.]
A shield of arms : a saltire, in chief over all a label of
five points.
+ SIGILLVM ■R0B6RTI • D€ • NGVILLA.
Robert de Nevile.
12,153. [a.D. 1370.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I in. [Ixxxviii. 59.]
A shield of arms : a saltire, in chief over all a label of
five points. Betw. two sprigs of quatrefoil flowers.
«... ILLVM ROBGRTI DG NeV€Lie (?)
Beaded border.
Robert Nevylle, of co. York.
12,154. [a.D. 1453.] Green, -i- in. [Add. ch. 8327.]
On a wreath, two claws of a crab, holding a rose or other
flower slipped and leaved. Perhaps a crest.
In the field an illegible motto.
Robert Nevylle, of co. York, Esq.
12,155. [a.D. 1466.] Red : imperfect. \ x -^ m. [Add.
ch. 16,956.]
A shield of arms : a cross betw. four fleurs-de-lis. In the
field above, a sprig of foliage.
Engrailed border.
Thomas de Neville.
12,156. [a.D. 1 3 14.] Plaster cast from imperfect impres-
sion. l-iV in. [Ixxxviii. 53.]
A shield of arms : a saltire ermine. Within a carved
and traced gothic rosette.
««* SIGILLVM *!*«!«. THOMG *»* *!* DG *s», *!* N6VIL6.
310 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Thomas de Neville, of co. Northt., Knt.,
afteriv. Baron Fiirnival.
12,157. [a.D. 1 391.] Red: originally fine, chipped. iJr in.
[Add. ch. 22,538.]
A shield of arms : a saltire, NEVILLE, with an illegible
difference [a martlet]. Crest on a helmet, and short mant-
ling or lambrequin, a bull's head charged on the neck with a
martlet for difference. In the background, replenished with
sprigs of foliage, on each side the initial letters U). Within
a carved quadrilobe panel, ornamented along the inner edge
with billets.
S : tljomc : nctoill : D
Drummond's Neville, p. 8.
Thomas de Neville, K7it.
12,158. [a.D. 1437.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
\\ in. [Ixxxviii. 64.]
A shield of arms, r<?;/c/^/: a saltire, charged with a cinque-
foil for difference. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling
and wreath, a bull's head charged on the neck with a cinque-
foil as above.
Legend on a ribbon or scroll : —
«< Stgillum : tfjomc » >» ncuillc • mtlitts. »
Walter de Nevile, son c/JOHN DE Nevile,
of Waldcn, co. Herts.
12,159. [a.D. 1253.] Green, i in. [Add. ch. 35,546.]
A shield of arms : plain, or with a bordure.
•:• S' • WALT'I • D' • N6VIL6.
Walter de Nevile, son and heir of John de Neville,
Knt., of Waldcn, co. Herts.
12.160. [A.D. 1318.] Pale-brown, fin. [Add. ch. 35,682,]
A shield of arms : four fusils in fess, betw. three (fleurs-
de-lis?).
WALT'RI • SIGNV • NGVIL' ■SIT ■T' • NOTV.
12.161. [A.D. 1318.] Bronze-green. [Add. ch. 35,683.]
Walter de Neuvyle, of Kings Walden, co. Herts, Knt.
12,162. [a.D. 1329.] Red: imperfect. I in. [Add. ch.
35.699-]
A shield of arms, couche: four fusils in fess, betw. three
HERALDIC SEALS. 3II
uncertain charges, perhaps fleurs-de-lis. Crest on a helmet
and mantling or lambrequin, a fan or plume of seven
feathers.
SIG viLe.
William de Neville, son of Hugh de Neville, of co. Line.
12,163. [13th cent.] Green, mottled : edge chipped, if in.
[Harl. ch. 54 B. 24.]
A shield of arms of early shape : two bars in chief three
martlets or birds, all within a bordure.
ftSIGILLVM WILL€LMI . . . NeWIL'.
William Neville, of cos. Buck, and Berk., etc., Knt.
12.164. [a.D. 13S1.] Red: edge very imperfect. i^ in.
[Add. ch. 13,917.]
For description, see next No. 12,165.
12.165. [a.D. 1389.] Red: fine, edge chipped. [Add.
ch. 13,920.]
A shield of arms, conclie : a saltire, Neville, charged with
a fleur-de-lis for difference. Crest on a helmet, short mant-
ling or lambrequin, out of a ducal coronet a bull's head.
Within a carved quadrilobe panel ornamented along the inner
edge with billets. On each side of the helmet an estoile of
six points wavy.
StgiU : to ttcbtlc : milif.
Drummond, p. 9; Rowland, Hist, of the Nevilles.
12.166. Sulph. cast of No. 12,165. [D.C., F. 577.]
12.167. Sulph. cast, tinted red, of No. 12,165. [xxxv. 161.]
William Nevile, of Holdback, co. York.
12.168. [a.D. 1696.] Red : en placard, on a label, i-i. x-,^ in.
[Add. ch. 25,917.]
Oval : on a wreath a bull's head erased. Crest of NEVILLE.
Beaded border.
12.169. [A.D. 1696.] Another. [Add. ch. 25,918.]
12.170. [A.D. 1696.] Another. [Add. ch. 25,918.]
12.171. [A.D. 1696.] Another. [Add. ch. 25,919.]
Seal used by Bridget Ramsden, of Esholt, co. York,
widow ofjonisi Ramsden.
12.172. [a.D. 1696.] Red: as before. [Add. ch. 25,918.]
12.173. [A.D. 1696.] Another. [Add. ch. 25,919.]
312 CATALOGUE OF SEALS. ^
Seal used by WILLIAM Ellis, Senr., of Kiddall, co. York.
12,174. [a.d. 1696.] Red : as before. [Add. ch. 25,919.]
William de "^eyoihzXdi, of Parva Lymbergia\^Limber\
in Broklosby, co. Line.
12.175. [a.d. 1304.] Green : indistinct. [Harl. ch. 54 A.
44-]
A shield of arms : three escallops.
«■S' WILL'I De NGVBALD.
12.176. [a.d. 1296.] Green: a fragment. [Harl. ch.
44 H. 12.J
N6V
John Neuport.
12.177. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
-^ in. [D.C., G. 243.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three pheons, as
many mullets, NEWPORT.
S : iolj'is : neuport.
Cabled border.
12.178. Plaster cast from fine impression. [Ixxxviii. 75.]
John Newbery.
Seal used by Andrew Lawry, al. Lawery, of Sherford,
CO. Devon, Husbandman.
12,179. [a.d. 1638.] Red : injured. About \ "K ^ in.
[Add. ch. 13,273.]
A shield of arms : two chevronels betw. three pome-
granates. Apparently for a chevron betw. three bunches of
strawberries slipped, Newbery.
John de Newbiggyng.
12.180. [A.D. 1421.] Red: injured. -; in. [Cott. ch.
xii. 41.]
A shield of arms : a chevron, and a chief indented. Within
a pointed gothic quatrefoil ornamented with ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
+ 5 + lofj'ts + Be + nrbiitggmtg +
Beaded border.
12.181. Sulph. cast of No. 12,180. [D.C, G. 164.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 313
William Newbold, of co. Northt.
12.182. [A.D. 1 5 19.] Red. -J^ x -jV in. [Add. ch. 828.]
Oval : a griffin's head erased. In allusion to the arms of
Newbold, three griffins' heads erased in fess. Betw. two
sprigs of foliage.
Beaded border.
12.183. Sulph. cast of No. 12,182. [xcviii. 84.]
John Neubume.
See Johanna Flayneur.
William de Neuport.
12,184. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I- in. [Ixxxviii. 74.]
On a shield a merchant's mark or cross and banner, united
at the base to the initials ^ and betw. two dolphins counter-
embowed in the chief part of the shield. Within a carved
and pointed gothic cinquefoil panel.
» Stgtllum + : + bjillflmi + : + Be + : + neujjort.
John Newenham, of Dorneye, co. Buck., Esq.
12.185. [a.d. 1408.] Red : imperfect, originally encircled
with a twisted rush. 1 X f in. [Cott. ch. xxviii. 13.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly.
12.186. Sulph. cast of No. 12,185. [DC., G. 122.]
Robert Newdygate, of Haivnes, co. Bedf., Esq.
12,187. [a.d. 1568.] Red. | X | in. [Harl. ch. 79 D. 44.]
Oval : a fleur-de-lis, betw. two estoiles. In allusion to the
crest of Newdegate, a fleur-de-lis.
William Newlond.
See RoG. DE Herdeles.
Edward Newman, of Folksworth, co. Himt.
12,188. [a.d. 1653.] Red : injured by pressure. | X | in.
[Cott. ch. xxviii. 34.]
Oval : a shield of arms : illegible. Crest, on a helmet and
ornamental mantling, a man's head and bust couped,
wreathed round the neck.
314 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John de Newmarche.
12,189. [a.D. 1364.] Plaster cast of good impression.
â– 3- in. [Ixxxviii. 75.]
A shield of arms : five fusils in fess, NewmarCHE.
Within a carved gothic trefoil panel.
S' lOH'IS • DG ■NeWGMARCHe.
Cf. Cott. ch. xvi. 62, A.D. 1365.
Apsley Newton.
See Thomas Short.
John Newton, of Lezves, co. Suss., Gaitl.
12,190. [a.D. 1690.] Red : en placard, on a label.
T^ X -fi in. [Add. ch. 30,668.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a lion rampant,
queue fourchde, NEWTON.
William Newton.
Sec Thomas Short.
Thomas Newynton, Citizen and AldermaJi of London.
12,191. [a.D. 1396.] Red: fine, from a ring. \ Y. -^ \w.
[Harl. ch. 48 F. 5.]
Octao'onal : a falcon rising with wings inverted. In allusion
to the arms of NewingTON.
In the field the motto : —
+ tn : ion : ^mxt.
Cabled border.
John Nicholas, D.D., Warden of New College, Oxford.
12 192. [A.D. 1677.] Red, covered with paper before im-
press'ion : very indistinct, i in. [Add. ch. 17,456.]
Octagonal signet: a shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4,
Nicholas ; 2, 3, a fleur-de-lis.
Elizabeth, dan. of AUGUSTINE Nichols,
of Halstcad in Tilton, co. Leic.
12.193. [A.D. 1650.] Red. -^ X tV in. [Add. ch. 23,985.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., a saltire, sin., a fess
chequy betw. three eagles' heads erased.
12.194. Plaster cast of No. 12,193. [xcviii. 85.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 31 S
William Nightingall, al. Nitingal, Citizen and Draper
of London.
See William Iliffe.
A rvis of Noads, or Nodes.
See George Draper.
George Nodes, of Shepkalbuiy, co. Herts., Esq.
12,195. [a.D. 1626.] Red : injured, indistinct. J X -^ in.
[Add. ch. 35.443-]
Oval : a shield of arms : illegible. Crest on a helmet,
mantling, and wreath, a stag lodged reguardant.
Robert de Nonacurt, of co. Northt.
12,196. [Late 13th cent.] Green, mottled : very indistinct.
iJ^ in. [Add. ch. 21,891.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. six crosslets.
© SIGILL' ROBGRTI D' NONACVRT (0
Edmund Noon, Lord of Shelf hanger, co. Norf., Knt.
12,197. \circ. A.D. 1412.] Red: fine, cut from a charter.
\ in. [xxxvi. 114.]
A shield of arms : a cross engrailed, NooN. Suspended
by a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved and traced
gothic panel, ornamented with ball-flowers or small quatre-
foils along the lower edge.
StgiUum + rBmunOt + noon : *«
Cf. Blomefield, Norfolk, vol. i., p. 233.
Henry Norbury, of Norbuij, co. Ches., Knt.
12.198. [A.D. 1436.] Red : imperfect, indistinct in parts.
i\ in. [Add. ch. 5831.]
A shield of arms, couche: on a chevron betw. three bulls'
heads cabossed, a fleur-de-lis for difference. Crest on a
helmet, ornamental mantling, and wreath, out of a ducal
coronet a bull's head.
StgiUtt : J)enr[tct :] nortttri? «
Cabled border.
John Norbury.
12.199. [a.D. 1467.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I in. [Ixxxviii. 76.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three bulls' heads a
3l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
fleur-de-lis for difference, NORBURY. Above the shield a
branch of foliage.
If • S • idjan «< notturi*.
Beaded border.
Cf. Add. ch. 5834, A.D. 1468.
R N[orlande].
12,200. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
liin. [D.C., H. III.]
A shield of arms, cojiclu^: a chevron betw. three wolves'
heads erased, NoRLANDE (Papworth, Ordinary, p. 444). Crest
on a helmet and mantling, a wolf's head. Betw. the initial
letters R. N.
Cabled border.
Henry Norman, of Beley, co. Derb.
12,201. [A.D. 1560.] Red: imperfect. |^ in. [Well,
ch. xi. 53.]
A horse's head, couped, contourne, bridled. Perhaps for
a crest.
Engrailed border.
John Norman, Senr., of Filby, co. Norf.
12,202. [A.D. 1 391.] Green, i in. [Add. ch. 14,708.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three mullets, round
pierced.
S' • ioi^'ts • normaV.
John Norman, of co. Noif.
12.203. [A.D. 1455.] Red : very imperfect, i in. [Stowe
ch. 289.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron engrailed betw. three
doves, each with a branch in its beak, an annulet for
difference, Norman. Within a carved panel.
St S m * i* ioljan
12.204. [A.D. 1455.] Red : injured by pressure, and im-
perfect. [Stowe ch. 290.]
» S ioljattnts «< « norman *< *
Brian Normanville, of co. York.
12,205. [A.D. 1361.] Red, on a mass of creamy-white:
fine, edge chipped, i in. [Add. ch. 1 5,657.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 317
A shield of arms : on a fess betw. two bars gemel, three
fleurs-de-lis, NORMANVILLE. On a flowering tree. Within a
pointed quatrefoil panel.
Ss S' BRIAN NORMANWIL'.
Beaded border.
Cf. Add. ch. 17,082, 17,083, A.D. 1357 ; 17,123, A.D. 1360.
John de Normanvile, of co. York, Knt.
12.206. [A.D. 1345.] Red: very imperfect. About -^ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 16,790.]
A shield of arms, coucht': on a fess double-cotised, three
fleurs-de-lis, NORMANVILLE. Crest on a helmet and mant-
ling, a fan plume. On the 1. h. side in the background a
sprig of foliage.
MANVI
12.207. Plaster cast of No. 12,206. [xcviii. i6.]
Elizabeth Norris.
See John Peart.
Henry Norrys, Esq.
12,208. [A.D. 1552.] Red. -^ x i in. [Harl. ch. 79 G. 29.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a chevron betw.
three birds' heads erased, NORRIS.
Beaded border.
Henry Norris, ist Baron Norris.
12,209. [A.D. 1572.] Plaster cast from good impression.
I X i in. [Ixxxviii. 'J'J?^
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms of ten quarterings : i, a
chevron betw. three ravens' heads erased, NORRIS, etc.
John Le Norreys, of Boncviliston, co. Glamorgan.
12.210. [«Vr. A.D. 1 262-1 295.] Dark-green: fine, imperfect.
1 in. [Harl. ch. 75 C. 38.]
A shield of arms : a cross flory.
DNI • lOHANNIS
12.211. Sulph. cast of No. 12,210. [D.C., E. 480.]
12.212. [A.D. 1 262-1 295.] Dark-green : a fragment.
[Harl. ch. 75 A. 36.]
IS • NOR ....
3l8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Sir John Norreis, «/. Norreys,
of Haywood in White- Walthani, co. Berks.
12.213. [A.D. 1605.] Red. i in. [Had. ch. 83 H. 20.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in the 2nd and 3rd quarters
a fret, over all a fess, NoRREYS.
Cabled border.
12.214. Plaster cast of No. 12,213. [xcviii. 87.]
5/;- Edward North, Treasurer of the Revenues of the
A ugnientations of the King.
12.215. [A.D. 1543.] Red. f X -i in. [Add. ch. 28,631.]
Oval : a shield of arms of ornamental shape : per pale, a
lion passant betw. three fleurs-de-lis. North. Crest on a
helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a dragon's head
erased, ducally gorged. Betw. the initial letters E. N.
Beaded border.
12.216. [A.D. 1543.] Red : injured, indistinct. [Add. ch.
I993-]
Perhaps a different matrix.
12.217. [A.D. 1546.] Red: injured. [Harl. ch. 86 A. 47.]
Robert and Agnes North.
See Richard de Villars.
John Northampton. '
12,218. [A.D. 1375.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I| in. [Ixxxviii. 79.]
A shield of arms : two lions rampant guardant with one
head crowned, NORTHAMPTON. Suspended by a strap from
a tree, and within a carved gothic panel.
SisiUum : tofjanms : novtijampton.
Matildis, dati. of Sir Philip, son of ROBERT Northampton.
12.219. [Early 14th cent.] Dark-green. f in. [Cott.
ch. xxviii. 18.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three crescents, each en-
closing an estoile of six points pierced, NORTHAMPTON.
Within two interlaced squares, each point of intersection
being ornamented outwardly with a leaf.
12.220. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 498.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 319
Philip de Northampton (?) or Norantona.
12,221. [a.D. 1 3 14.] Plaster cast. I in. [Ixxxviii. 78.]
A shield of arms : a saltire, vair, betw. four lions passant
guardant.
ta S' PHILIPPI • De • NORANTONA.
John Northbury.
12,222. [15th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
If in. [xcii. 94.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three bulls' heads
cabossed. Suspended by a strap from a tree. Betw. two
carved bow-like ornaments, embellished with small ball-
flowers or quatrefoils along the inner edge.
S' ioijnis «< nortijfjuri?.
Carved border.
John Northcote, of co. Devon.
12,223. [A.D. 1371.] Green: a fragment. [Harl. ch.
54 C. 54]
A shield of arms : illegible. Betw. two sprigs of foliage.
Within a pointed quatrefoil panel.
William de Northia, Northie, or Nordye,
of CO. Suss., Knt.
12.224. [a.D. 1253.] Dark-green: originally fine, chipped.
I in. [Egert. ch. 254.]
A shield of arms : quarterly.
© S' WILL'I D€ NORTHie.
12.225. [13th cent] Light- mottled-green : chipped. [Add.
ch. 20,124.]
© S' WILL'I De NORTH
William de Northo, Esclieator of cos. Surrey, Sussex,
Kent, and Middlesex.
12,226. [a.D. 1335.] Red: fragmentary. About i in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 24,596.]
A shield of arms : a chevron ermine, betw. three leopards'
faces. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree. Within a
carved gothic panel.
Legend wanting.
Agnes, dan. of Cobham, widoiv of
Roger de Northwode, ivifc of
Christopher Siiukkedurgii, of co. Kent.
\'2,,'2,11. [A.D. 1401.] Red: fine. ^ in. [Harl. ch
So D. 21.]
320 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : per pale, dex.^ ermine, a cross engrailed,
NORTHWODE (cf. Harl. ch. 79 E. 8) ; sin., Cobiiam (?) Sus-
pended by a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved
gothic panel, enriched with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
SigiUum • ngnete • Be • Nortoottr.
Cabled border.
12,228. Sulph. cast from No. 12,227. [D.C., F. 555.]
John de Northwode, of co. Kent, Chcvr.
12,229. [a.d. 1372.] Red: fine, lower part imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 54 C. 56.]
A shield of arms : a cross engrailed, NORTHWODE. Within
a carved and pointed cinquefoil panel.
» SigtUum : ioijannLts :] norrtjhJoOf *«<*
Roger de Northwode, Knt.,
son and heir of JOHN DE NORTHWODE, of co. Kent, Knt.
12.230. [A.D. 1385.] Red: fine. i^^ in. [Harl. ch.
79 E. 8.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a cross engrailed, NORTHWODE.
Suspended by a strap from a tree. Within a carved gothic
panel.
Siginum : itogrri : NorHjtooBc *<
12.231. Sulph. cast of No. 12,230. [D.C., F. 554.]
12.232. [a.d. 1385.] Red: fine, edge chipped. [Harl.
ch. 79 E. 7.]
Stgillum : IXogcrt : XottijtDoSc ««
12.233. [A.D. 1387.] Red: fine. [Add. ch. 16,478.]
12.234. Plaster cast. [Ixxxviii. 80.]
12.235. [a.d. 13S9.] Red: fine. [Add. ch. 16,481.]
John de Norton, of Loiidon.
12,236. [a.d. 1573.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. [Ixxxviii. 82.]
A shield of arms, concJu': an eagle displayed. Crest on a
helmet and mantling or lambrequin, a plume. Background
replenished with flowers. Within an engrailed panel.
Legend indistinct. Partly obliterated and filled up with a
repeated device of a banner charged with a chevron.
Richard de Nortone, of Waddeworth, co. York.
12,237. [a.d. 1357.] Mottled-green : cracked, very in-
distinct. ;| in. [Cott. ch. xxviii. 19.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 321
A shield of arms : a lion dormant. In allusion to the arms
of Norton. Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil
panel.
Legend indistinct.
Stephen de Norton.
Seal tised by William Protfot or Proutfot, of Stanbruge.
12.238. [a.d. 1403.] Greenish-brown : imperfect, indis-
tinct. ^ in. [Add. ch. 17,425.]
A shield of arms : three otters' heads erased, two and one.
Within a carved and traced gothic trefoil panel.
s* [Stgijn *< ■^ stp1)i «( DC -« norton »
12.239. [A.D. 1410.] Red : fine. [Add. ch. 17,427.]
«* SigtU «< !* stp^i »< Be /w s* norton *<
Symond de Northone, al. Norton,
Stezvard of Lady Agneys DE Argenten.
12,240. [a.d. 1322.] Green : cracked, indistinct. |Xfin.
[Add. ch. 15,433.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a leopard's face, jessant-de-lis, in
chief two crosses, or saltires.
S' SIMO D6 NORTON.
Thomas Norton, of London, Esq.
12,241. [a.d. 1456.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. -1- in.
[Add. ch. 15,628.]
A shield of arms : a fleur-de-lis. Within a carved gothic
panel.
Legend indistinct.
Vincent de Norton, of co. Norf.
12.242. [a.d. 1336.] Red: edge injured. [Harl. ch.
58 A. 46.]
A shield of arms : on a fess betw. six martlets, three round
buckles. Betw. three crosses crosslet. Within a pointed
gothic quatrefoil panel.
S • VINCeNCll • D' ■NORTO.
12.243. Sulph. cast of No. 12,242. [D.C., F. 263.]
William de Norton (P)
12,244. [a.d. 1335.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
in. [Ixxxviii. 81.]
VOL. III. Y
322 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Four shields of arms conjoined at their bases in cross : i, a
cross bctw. four escallops ; 2, a cross and bend ; 3, three
chevrons, in chief a label of five points ; 4, a covered cup.
Betw. four sprigs of foliage.
» Le S€L lOYOVSe LA L6L €SPOVSe.
John de Norwich, al. Norwicz, of co. Stiff., Chevr.
12.245. [a.D. 1359.] Red: very imperfect. About I in.
when perfect. [Cott. ch. xxviii. 20.]
A shield of arms : per pale, a lion rampant, ermine, NOR-
WICH. The dexter side of the field diapered. Betw. two
.^prigs of foliage.
... SGAL
12.246. Sulph. cast from No. 12,245. [D.C., F. 409.]
John, son of Sir JOHN de Norwich, of cos. Norf.
and Stiff., Knt.
12.247. [a.D. 1403.] Red: indistinct. ^x-rVi"- [Cott.
ch. xxvii. 163.]
Oval signet: a winged lion sejant. Perhaps in allusion to
the lion of the arms of the family.
12.248. [a.D. 1403.] Another: indistinct. [Cott. ch.
xxvii. 164.]
John Norwych, of Yoxford, co. Suff.
12.249. [a.D. 1420.] Red : fine, edge chipped. i\ in.
[Add. ch. 14,776.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, over all a bend for
difference. Within a carved sixfoil panel. Coarse work-
manship.
StBrtlum /w ioijanniB «< novtogrijc ««
Blomefield's Norfolk, vol. x., p. 169. (Dept. copy.)
William Norys, of co. Line.
12.250. [a.D. 1417.] Red. I in. [Add. ch. 20,891.]
A talbot sejant, contoiirn^, collared, lined, and ringed.
Perhaps for a crest.
John Note, Knt.
12.251. [a.D. 1320.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. 4 in. [Ixxxviii. ^l\
A shield of arms : ermine, on a chevron some uncertain
HERALDIC SEALS. 323
charges. Within a carved gothic panel, composed of two
quatrefoils interlaced.
Legend betw. the points : —
L6L ANAVND (?)
Thomas de Nothul, of co. York.
12,252. [.\.D. 1397.] Red: good, edge chipped. i in.
[Add. ch. 20,579.]
A shield of arms, conchi! : six cocks, three, two, and one,
NuTTALL, Crest on a helmet, short mantling, and chapeau,
a cock.
Stff : tf)omc : De : n . . ti) . , I.
Henry de Notingham, of London, Knt.
12,253. [a.d. 1273.] Green, mottled : fine. \ in. [Harl.
ch. 54 D. 10.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three mullets. Above the
shield three small annulets, on each side a wavy sprig of
foliage and flowers.
«J S' H€NRI : D6 : NOTINGHAM.
William de Notton, of co. York.
12.254. [a.d. 1345.] Red: edge chipped. -J- in. [Add.
ch. 20,520.]
A shield of arms : on a cross five crosslets pattee. Within
a pointed gothic quatrefoil.
In the place of a legend a wavy scroll of flowers.
12.255. \chx. A.D. 1331.] Red. [Cott ch. xxviii. 22.]
12.256. [A.D. 1350.] Red. [Add. ch. 8302.]
12.257. [A.D. 1350.] Red. [Add. ch. 8303.]
William de Nottone, of Lytlyngton, co. Cambr.
12,258. [A.D. 1378.] Red: chipped. | in. [Add. ch.
25.942.]
A shield of arms, coiicht': diapered, on a cross five crosslets.
Crest on a helmet and lambrequin, out of a ducal coronet, a
fool's head with cap and bells. In the background on each
side a wavy sprig of foliage. Within a carved bilobe, orna-
mented with small quatrefoils or ball-flowers along the
inner edge.
Sigtllum : iuiiri : tit : Xottonc.
Beaded border.
Y 2
324 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
r 12,259. [a.D. 1378.] Red: fine, chipped. [Add. ch.
25.943-]
12,260. [a.D. 1379.] Red: imperfect. [Add. ch. 25,944.]
StstUum : taill'i
Jehan de Nove.
Seal used by Nicholas de Carreu, Esq., or Roger,
son of John Colkok, of co. Surr.
12,261. [a.D. 1400.] Dark-green : indistinct. \ in. [Add.
ch. 23,401.]
A shield of arms : three daggers bendwise, within a bor-
dure.
» S' leHAN : De : N0V6.
Hugh de Novo Castro.
12.262. [A.D. 1382.] Red : fine. ^ in. [Harl. ch. 46 I. 9.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three castles triple-
towered. Betw. three small roses. Within a cusped panel
with six points.
Ss S' HVGONIS • D€ • NOVO • CASTRO.
12.263. Sulph. cast. [D.C., F. 541.]
Adam de Novo Mercato, of co. York.
12,264. \Temp. Edw. I.] Opaque, brown : chipped. I^ in.
[L.F.C. vi. 19.]
A shield of arms of early shape : four fusils in fess,
Newmarch.
ss sigill' • ad6 • dg ■novo mercato.
Adam de Novo Mercato.
12,265. [a.D. 1285.] Plaster cast from imperfect impres-
sion. About I in. when perfect. [Ixxxviii. 72.]
A shield of arms : five fusils in fess, Newmarch ; in dexter
chief an estoile for difference. On the dex. side a lion
rampant for supporter, the corresponding lion on the sin. side
broken off. Above the shield a cinquefoil.
S O M6RCATO.
Henry de Novo Mercato, of co. York.
12,266. [13th cent.] Green: imperfect, indistinct. H in.
[Add. ch. 20,735.]
A shield of arms of early shape : four fusils in fess.
fi" SIGILL' HRICI . . . VO MGRCATO.
HERALDIC SEALS. 325
Peter, son of William Nugge, of Pakenham, co. Snff.
12,267. [a.d. 1342.] Red: fine, very imperfect. | in.
[Harl. ch. 54 D. 21.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant debruised by a fess.
Suspended by a strap. Betw. two wyverns sans wings.
Within a carved gothic panel of two quatrefoils interlaced,
s' .... ex € . . .
Gilbert Nussey, of Lotidon, Gentl.
12.268. [a.d. 1694.] Red : en placard, on a label, imper-
fect. -A. X -LL in. [Add. ch. 5125.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a chief indented three battle-
axes. (Perhaps for arms of Hatchett, a witness, in Add.
ch. 5129, etc.)
Beaded border.
12.269. [a.d. 1694.] Another: good. [Add. ch. 5126.]
12.270. [a.d. 1695.] Another. [Add. ch. 5127.]
12.271. [a.d. 1695] Another : imperfect. [Add. ch. 5128.]
12.272. [a.d. 1695.] Another. [Add. ch. 5129.]
See Thomas Hatchett.
12.273. [a.d. 1695.] Another. [Add. ch. 5130.]
Another Seal.
12.274. [a.d. 1695.] Red : en placard, on a label.
T^X-i^in. [Add. ch. 5 131.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, per fess indented over
all a bend.
Beaded border.
12.275. [A.D. 1695.] Another. [Add. ch. 5132.]
Seal used by LAURENCE NuSSEY, Barber-Surgeon,
son <?/Bea'jamin Nussey, of Ipswich.
12.276. [a.D. 1695.] Another. [Add. ch. 5133.]
Margaret, wife of Peter de Nuthille, of co. Line.
12,211. [a.D. 1378.] Green: indistinct in places. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 21,066.]
A shield of arms : per pale, de.v., a fess betw. three roses
or estoiles, Pontrell ; sin., a bend within a bordure chequy
dimidiated. Over all a label of five points. Within a carved
and pointed gothic quatrefoil panel ornamented along the
inner edge with small quatrefoils or ball- flowers.
KJ StgtUum • mavgairtc • pontrrll.
326 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Peter de Nuthille, of co. Line.
12,278. [a.d. 1378.] Green : edge chipped. 4 in. [Add.
ch. 21,066.]
A shield of arms : three estoiles, two and one. Within a
circular panel ornamented along the inner edge with pearls.
S *"* : mitljtir : ;*
John Nuttynges.
See Rich, de la Launde.
Simon et.
Seal used by John Nykere, of Hengham, co. Norf, Clerk.
12,279. [a.d. 1433.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. \ in.
[Stowc ch. 189.]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a chief some illegible charges.
Betw. two wyverns. Within a carved and pointed quatrefoil
panel.
W SIGIULVM • SIMONI GT.
Robert Nytembre.
See Walter Moile.
Roger, son of John, Lord of Obistone [Ubbeston], co. Snff.
12,280. [a.d. 1272.] Uncolourcd : indistinct, edge im-
perfect. \\ in. [Add. ch. 8523.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a fess betw. two
chevronels.
© SIGILLVM • ROCeRI VNe.
Thomas Odam, of Moniasshe, co. Derb.
12,281. [a.d. 1407.] Dark-green : from injured matrix,
z in. [Harl. ch. 84 A. 7.]
A shield of arms : a cinquefoil. Background replenished
yvith foliage and flowers.
Ss VN CLOB6SH . . . (?)
Emma, wife of Sir John de Oddyngseles, al. Odingseles,
of Long Igingtott, co. Herts (f)
12,282. [a.d. 1328.] Red: originally fine and beautiful,
injured in places, i^ in. [Add. ch. 19,960.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dcx., a fess in dexter chief an
HERALDIC SEALS. 32/
estoile, Oddyngseles ; siti., a Hon rampant, CoRBETT (?)
Within a carved rosette of eight cusps, ornamented along the
inner edge with small quatrefoils, and enclosed in an elaborate
tracery of four points in cross having four small circular
countersunk panels, cusped in six points, between them, each
of which encloses a circular shield of arms : I, 4, as in the
sinister coat of the principal shield ; 2, 3, a cross flory. Cf.
Had. MS. 1555, f. 61.
SIGILLVM • eMM6 • DG • ODINGS€L€S.
Beaded border.
John de Oddingeseles, al. Dodingzele, son and heir of
Hugh de Oddingeseles, of co. Herts.
12.283. [a.d. 1320.] Green: indistinct in places, i in.
[Add. ch. 19,959.]
A shield of arms : a fess, and in dexter chief a mullet.
Betw. three branches of foliage. Within a quatrefoil panel
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils or
ball-flowers.
IS S' lOH'IS D6 DODINGZ6L6.
12.284. [a.d. 1328.] Red: injured, indistinct. [Add. ch.
19,960.]
John de Oddyngeseles, of co. Staff., Chevr.
12.285. [a.d. 1350.] Red : fine, imperfect. l\ in. [Harl.
ch. 54 D. 28.]
A shield of arms, conclii: a fess, and in dexter chief a
mullet. Crest on a helmet, and mantling or lambrequin, on
a chapeau a (wolf) fox passant. In the field on the left a
tree with a small bird on the branches ; on the right part of
a carved gothic panel.
LVM : lOHA € • ODDYNG€Se . . .
12.286. Sulph. cast of No. 12,285. [D.C., F. 372.]
William de Odingeseles, al. de Dodingeseles, of co. Warw.
12,287. [Late Hen. HI.] Green: imperfect. H X J in.
[Cott. ch. xxviii. 25.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : a fess, and in chief
two estoiles of six points, for mullets, DoDlNGSELLS and
Odingsells.
© S' WILL'I D€ D0DING6 . . e . .
William de Oddingeseles, son and heir of
Sir Nicholas de Oddingeseles, of co. Northt.
12,288. [a.d. 1 3 10.] Green: indistinct in places. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 22,316.]
328 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : on a fess betw. in chief two estoiles ; in
base six ermine spots, three martlets, for Oddingseles (?)
In place of a legend a wavy border of foliage and flowers.
John Odetorpe (?) or Ogetorpe.
12,289. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from indistinct and im-
perfect impression, i in. [D.C., F. 365.]
A shield of arms : three eagles displayed, two and one.
Suspended by a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved
panel.
Sigillu toftannir oDctorjje (?)
John OfiSngton, of Lewes, co. Suss.
12,290. [A.D. 1542.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 30,586.]
A shield of arms, coiichi: illegible, with martlets. Crest
uncertain, on a helmet and mantling (?)
Legend, indistinct.
Ralph Ogle, of Alnwick, co. Northumb.
12.291. [a.d. 1567.] Red: injured by pressure. -|-ix-i^in.
[Cott. ch. xxviii. 30.]
Oval : out of a ducal coronet, a bull's head charged on the
neck with a mullet. Crest of Ogle.
Beaded border.
Richard de Oggille, or Ogle, of co. Northumb.
12.292. [a.d. 1323.] Dark-green: fine, edge chipped.
I in. [Cott. ch. xxviii. 26.]
A stag's head cabossed with a cross betw. the attires. In
allusion to the crest of Ogle.
» S' RICHARDI . . . GYL.
Robert de Ogle, Lord of Elyngham, co. Northumb., Knt.
12.293. [a.d. 1424.] Red : imperfect. i^ in. [Add.
ch. 20,533.]
*" A shield of arms, coucM : quarterly, i, 4, a fess, betw. three
crescents, OGLE ; 2, 3, an orle, BERTRAM, of Bothall. Crest
on a helmet and mantling, or lambrequin tassclled, a bull's
head. Within a carved gothic bilobe, ornamented with ball-
flowers or small quatrefoils along the inner edge.
Stgiir • robrrti mil'.
12.294. [a.d. 1424.] Red : imperfect. [Cott. ch. xxviii. 32.]
vobrrti • flf
HERALDIC SEALS. 329
Thomas Okelye, of the Inner Temple, London.
12,295. [a.d. 15S6.] Red : from a ring. I x i in.
[Add. ch. 26,350.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a chevron, per chevron, betvv.
three eagles' heads erased, a crescent for difference.
Beaded border.
Thomas Okovere.
See Walter de Wolley.
John de Oldecastel.
See John Chaundcs.
Edmund Oldehalle, of co. Norf.
12.296. [a.d. 1416.] Red : from a ring, -i^ in. [Stowe
ch. 212.]
Octagonal : a lion's head erased. In the field the legend : —
S • IE • olOfjanc.
Cabled border.
Isabella, zvife of Robert Olyvere, of co. Essex.
12.297. [a.d. 1432.] Red. 4 in. [Harl. ch. 79 E. 15.]
A shield of arms : a pierced mullet.
Cusped border.
12.298. [a.d. 1432.] Red : imperfect. [Harl. ch. 79 E. 16.]
12.299. [a.d. 1432.] Red : good. [Harl. ch. 79 E. 17.]
Robert Olyvere, of co. Essex.
12.300. [a.d. 1432.] Red : injured. I in. [Harl. ch.
79 E- 1 7-]
A shield of arms, couch^: quarterly, i, 4, a bend betw. six
martlets ; 2, 3, an eagle rising betw. (three ?) indistinct
charges. Crest on a helmet and lambrequins, a man's face,
affrontee, with long hair and a conical cap. Background
roughly diapered.
w S' Kobcrt oliucr *
12.301. [a.d. 1432.] Red : a small fragment. [Harl. ch.
79 E- IS-]
12.302. [a.d. 1432.] Red : imperfect, originally encircled
with a twisted rush. [Harl. ch. 79 E. 16.]
12.303. Sulph. cast from No. 12,302. [D.C., G. 192.]
330 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Thomas Olyver, of Leu'es, co. Sttss., Geiitl.
12,304. [a.d. 1634.] Red: injured, indistinct. -rV^-nr'n-
[Add. ch. 30,738]
Oval : a shield of arms : a dexter hand and arm, issuing
from the sinister side fesswise, grasping a sinister hand
couped at the wrist, pale-wise, Oliver. In dexter chief a
crescent or annulet for difference.
Sir Richard Onslow, Knt.
12,305. [a.d. 1641.] Red: cracked, imperfect. -rs-Xi°6 •"•
[Harl. ch. ^^ H. 13.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a fess betw. six Cornish
choughs, a crescent for difference, ONSLOW.
Cf. Add. ch. 22,700, A.D. 1627.
Nicholas Orchard, of co. Somers.
12,306. [a.d. 1367.] Green: indistinct. if X -H "'•
[Add. ch. 11,165.]
Oval : a shield of arms : illegible.
Legend uncertain.
William de Orcharde.
12.307. [a.d. 1370.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
11- in. [Ixxxviii. 87.]
A shield of arms : three trees, two and one. Suspended
by a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved gothic panel.
S' totllrlmi • Be • orci&arflc
Beaded border.
Johane de Orde.
Seal used by William de Orde, Esq., son ^/ John de Orde,
of Newcastle-on-Tyne, co. Nortlmmbr.
12.308. [a.d. 1418.] Red: indistinct, injured by pressure.
I in. [Add. ch. 20,531.]
A shield of arms, couc/u': three fishes hauriant, Ord. Crest
on a helmet and lambrequin, an elk's head. Background
replenished with slipped trefoils.
S' iofjanc *< Be • orB' : » :
Beaded border.
12.309. [a.d. 1418.] Red: indistinct in places. [Add. ch.
20,532.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 33 1
Robert de Ore, of co. Suss.
12.310. [a.d. 1378.] Red : fine, well preserved, edge
chipped. I in. [Harl. ch. 78 A. 24.]
A shield of arms : a bend fretty, Oare or ORE. Within
an elaborately carved gothic panel.
» Sigillum *< rotrrti «« Dc «< ore.
12.311. Sulph. cast of No. 12,310. [D.C., F. 513.]
12.312. [a.d. 1375.] Red : a fragment. [Harl. ch. 78 A.
23-]
Stgi
Gerard Orflete(?)
12,313. [a.d. 1416.] Plaster cast from imperfect impres-
sion. If in. [Ixxxviii. 88.]
A shield of arms, couM: quarterly, i, 4, a bend betw. six
martlets ; 2, 3, on a fess three fleurs-de-lis. Crest on a
helmet, mantling, and lambrequin, an old man's head,
bearded, wearing a pointed cap, hair plaited in a queue. In
the background on the 1. h. side a sprig of foliage.
Legend wanting.
Carved border.
Edmund Orger, of Wirlyngwrthe ( Worlingwortk), co. Sitff.
12,314. [A.D. 1425.] Red : very indistinct. J-f in. [Add.
ch. 15,539]
A shield of arms : barry of six, on a bend three uncertain
charges, perhaps escallops. The bars, i, 3, 5, charged with
illegible charges.
jfft OUBC
Humphrey Orme, of Peterborough, co. Northt., Esq.
12,315. [a.d. 1653.] Red : injured by pressure, f X i in.
[Cott. ch. xxviii. 34.]
Oblong octagonal : a shield of arms : illegible. Crest on
a helmet and ornamental mantling, a dolphin embowed,
Ormes.
Beaded border.
Ralph, son of Symon de Ormesby, co. Line.
12,316. [13th cent.] Creamy-white: indistinct in parts
i-,\ in. [Harl. ch. 54 D. 53.]
332 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, FiTZ-SlMON.
<& S' RADVLFI ■FIL' • SIMONIS.
12,317. Sulph. cast from No. 12,316. [D.C., E. 402.]
John de Orrebi.
12,318. [a.d. 1314-15.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
J-| in. [Ixxxviii. SO.]
A shield of arms : barry of six, in chief three roundles.
Background replenished with foliage and flowers. Within a
carved quatrefoil panel. Outside this, four circular panels,
cusped, each containing a shield of arms, with the base
towards the centre of the seal ; i, 4, per pale, a bend en-
grailed ; 2, 3, a cross flory betw. four martlets.
: S' lOH'IS : D6 : ORReBI.
Beaded border.
John de Orrehy, 0/ co. Line, Chevr.
12.319. [a.d. 1346.] Red: originally fine, chipped, im-
perfect, i-i in. [Harl. ch. 54 E. 14.]
A shield of arms, couclu': two lions passant, a label of three
points, OrrEBY. Crest on a helmet and lambrequin, a cap
of maintenance, a ram's head. Background enriched with
foliage and flowers. Within a finely carved gothic panel (of
four cusps, the two that are vertical being ogival), orna-
mented with small ball-flowers or quatrefoils along the inner
edge.
LLVM * IOH[A:nNIS « D6 « ORBY.
12.320. Sulph. cast from No. 12,319. [D.C., F. 295.]
John de Orreby, Lord of Candelesby, co. Line.
12,321. [a.d. 1350.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. I in.
[Harl. ch. 54 E. 15.]
A shield of arms : illegible, probably Orreby. Within a
carved and traced gothic panel.
f! SIG IS • DG
John Osbonie, of Kelvtarsh, co. Northt.
12,322. [a.d. 1609.] Red : a fragment. About f X i in.
â– when perfect. [Add. ch. 22,076.]
A shield of arms: quarterly, on the 1st and 2nd quarter
an ermine spot, a cross engrailed, for OsBORNE. On the 1. h.
side, in the field, the initial I.
HERALDIC SEALS. 333
Johanna, widow of Thomas Osborne,
of Kyrkeby, co. Northt.
12,323. [a.d. 1453.] Red : imperfect. \ in. [Add. ch.
723-]
A tiger sejant, collared and lined. In the field the
motto :-
goO • ffcnDc • grarr.
Nicholas Osborne.
See John Hosborne.
Thomas Osborne, Eai-l of Danby, Viscount Latimer,
L. H. Treasurer of England, Lord Lieutenant of co. York.
12,324. [a.d. 1677.] Red : very indistinct, much injured
by pressure. About if in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 1804.]
A shield of arms, helmet, and crest, destroyed and illegible.
In the field the motto : —
[PAIX • IN • [BELL0.3
Walter Osboume, of Estyngton, co. Glouc.
12,325. [a.d. 1537.] Red: very indistinct. | in. [Add.
ch. 32,894.]
An ornamental shield of arms (?)
Custancia, /. RoG./ Heli.^ de Ottelay.
See John de Havekesworth.
John de Oustone, of Pykbume, co. York.
12,326. [a.d. 1401.] Red : fine, chipped, i in. [Add.
ch. 16,892.]
A shield of arms, coucM : a fess betw. three birds. Crest
on a helmet and lambrequin, a bird as in the shield. Back-
ground replenished with sprigs of foliage and a quatrefoil
flower. Within a carved gothic bilobe panel.
+ S. toijannis • oufton • BtggijiL
Sir Gyles Overbury, son of Sir N. Overbury.
12.327. [A.D. 1625.] Red. \ x tV in. [Add. ch. 29,529.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three mullets betw. two bendlets,
Overbury. In chief a label of three points for difference.
12.328. [A.D. 1625.] Red. [Add. ch. 30,930.]
334 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Sit- Nicholas Overbury,
of Bourton-on-tlte-Hill, co. Gloiic.
12.329. [a.d. 1625.] Red : injured, -fji X -H in. [Add.
ch. 29,529.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three mullets betw. two bendlets,
Overbury. Crest on a helmet and mantling, looped up in a
cord on each side, a lion's gamb erect in a ducal coronet.
12.330. [a.d. 1625.] Red : injured. [Add. ch. 30,930.]
Another Seal.
12.331. [a.d. 1627.] Red: similar to the foregoing but
from different matrix. [Add. ch. 18,387.]
John de Overey (?)
12.332. [a.d. 1312-13.] Plaster cast from good impres-
sion, f in. [Ixxxviii. 89.]
A shield of arms : on a bend betw. two cotises, three eagles
displayed. Betw. three buckles. Within a pointed quatrefoil
panel.
John Owdyn.
Seal used by Wl'LUAU, j<3« <7/j0HN OUDYN,
of Weybrede, co. Stiff.
12.333. [a.d. 1346.] Red: cracked, -f- in. [Harl. ch.
54 E. 30.]
A shield of arms : a chevron engrailed betw. three cinque-
foils. Within a pointed gothic trefoil panel, ornamented
along the inner edge with small ball-flowers or quatrefoils.
« SIGILL' * lOHANNIS « OWDYN « -I**! «
John Owen, of Burt07i- Latimer, co. Northt.
12,334. [a.d. 1629.] Brownish - red : indistinct, f in.
[Add. ch. 13.584-]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant, OWEN.
John Owtred.
Seal used by Isaac Woder, of_ Gray's Inn, co. Midd.
12,335. [A.D. 1612.] Red: injured. About | X ^ in.
[Harl. ch. in H. 38.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a saltire, OWTRED.
HERALDIC SEALS. 335
Adam de Oxenhope, of co. York.
12,336. [Temp. Edw. I.] White : imperfect, very indis-
tinct. [Add. ch. 16,679.]
A shield of arms : uncertain.
New College, Oxford.
See C L .
Arms of Oxney.
See Jane Dudley.
Henry Oxynden.
Seal used by Christopher Ffyneux, of B aver ley,
near Canterbury, co. Kent.
12.337. [a.d. 1571.] Red: from a ring. I^xiin. [Had.
ch. 79 F. 29.]
An ornamental shield of arms : three oxen in pale, passant.
Beaded border.
12.338. [a.d. 1 57 1.] Another. [Harl. ch. 79 F. 29.]
Thomas de Oxwyk.
12.339. [ 1 4- 1 5th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax. ^ in. [xlvii. 145 1.]
A shield of arms : three oxen's heads, two and one,
cabossed. Betw. three slipped quatrefoils. Within a finely
carved gothic quatrefoil panel, ornamented along the inner
edge with ball-flowers or small quatrefoils.
SIGILLVM ■THOME ■DC • OXWYK.
Laing's Extra Series, xiv., from a silver seal in possession of Sir John
M. Nasmith, Bart., of Posso, co. Peebles, who claims to be the repre-
sentative of the old family of Dawyck.
12.340. Sulph. cast. [D.C., G. 237.]
John de Pabeham, al. Pabenham,
of Emberton, co. Bucks.
12,341. [a.d. 1327.] Red: chipped. [Cott. ch. xxviii.
40.]
A shield of arms : barry of six, on a bend three pierced
mullets.
W 8' : lOH'IS • D 6NHAM.
336 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Fulco Paganell, or Paynell.
12,342. [Late I2th cent.] Plaster cast from an imperfect
impression. 2-^ in. [Ixxx. 36.]
Two lions passant, contourne in pale, lion betw. two fleurs-
de-lis. An early example of British heraldry, not on a shield.
The arms of Paganel of Bahuntune, arc two lions passant.
© SIGILL DE BAMP . . . . E.
Sir Francis Page,
Justice of the Common Pleas and Kiftg's Bench.
12.343. [a.D. 1727.] Red: imperfect, en placard, on a
tape. About |- x i in. [Add. ch. 1977.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : per pale, dex., a
chevron betw. three martlets, PAGE ; sin., a fess indented, in
chief three garbs.
Thomas Pagytt, of the Middle Temple, London, Esq.
12.344. [a.D. 1604.] Red: injured by pressure, indistinct.
4- X i in. [Add. ch. 35,403-]
Oval : a shield of arms : a cross engrailed [in the dexter
quarter an escallop], Pagitt.
Beaded border.
John Page, of Ringmere, co. Sjissex, Yeoman.
12.345. [a.D. 1577.] Red: indistinct. 41 in. [Add. ch.
30,739-1
A lion's head erased. Perhaps a crest.
Sir Thomas Pagyngton, al. Pakyngton,
of Aylesbury, co. Bucks.
12,346. [a.D. 1570.] Red: injured, f X i in. [Harl. ch.
"79 Jli- 40-]
Oval : a shield of arms : per fess nebuly, three boars'
heads, two and one. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling,
and wreath, a boar's head and neck erased.
William Paine, al. Payne,
of Lavenliam, co. Suff., Clothier.
12,347. [a.D. 1634.] Red: much injured by pressure.
About 4 X i in. [Harl. ch. 112 C. 7.]
Oval : a shield of arms : uncertain. Crest on a helmet and
mantling, an ostrich's head erased, Payne.
HERALDIC SEALS. 337
Stephen Pake, of Aldham, co. Essex.
12,348. [a.U. 1347.] Creamy-white: injured, indistinct.
\ in. [Cott. ch. xxviii. 52.]
A shield of arms : uncertain, three crosses fleury in base,
two and one. Within a carved gothic panel.
VCR . . .
Simon Pakeman, of cos. Warw. and Lincoln.
12.349. [a.d. 1355.] Green: fragmentary. About ^ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 29,246.]
A shield of arms : two bars, on each three roundles (?)
Betw. [four] small birds. Within a gothic panel. Cf. two
bars, on a canton, a boar's head couped, PakeMAN.
MONIS : PAK
12.350. Cast in composition, tinted red, from No. 12,349.
[xlv. 46.]
12.351. [a.d. 1364.] Red: injured. [Harl. ch. 52 A. 37.]
S' * SIMONIS : PAKeMAN.
Edmund de Pakenham, of co. Stiff., Knt.
12.352. [a.d. 1350.] Red : the matrix has slipped during
impression, i^ in. [Harl. ch. 54 F. 6.]
A shield of arms, conche: quarterly, in the first quarter an
eagle displayed, Pakenham. Crest on a helmet and lam-
brequin, a plume of feathers. In the field the letters E. M.
(Edmundus, Miles)
SIGILL' • DNI • eOMVNDI ■PAKGNHAM.
The n's reversed.
12.353. Sulph. cast from No. 12,352. [D.C., F. 371.]
Henry Pakenham, of co. Suff.
12,354. [a.d. 1412.] Red: indistinct. i-V i"- [Stowe
ch. 209.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in the first quarter an eagle
displayed, in the second an annulet for difference, PAKEN-
HAM. Within a carved gothic panel.
ss Sigillu • ijfitrici • pafec nijam (?)
Richard de Pakenham.
12,355. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from good impression.
[Ixxxviii. 90.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in the first quarter an eagle
displayed, in the second a mullet for difference. Within a
carved panel, ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils.
* SI RICARDI De PAK6NHAM.
VOL. in. z
338 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robert Pakingham, or Pakeman (?) Esq.
12.356. [15th cent] Red: chipped. Cut from a charter.
\\ in. [xxxv. 339.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., two bars, and in chief an
eagle displayed (?), with an annulet for difference, sm., a
bendlet dancett^e.
* Stgtnum : robrrti • paft migrri.
See Blomefield, Hist, of Norf., vol. i., p. 456. (Dept. copy.)
12.357. Plaster cast from No. 12,356. [Ixxxviii. 91.]
John Pakyngton, of London, Gentl.
12,358. [a.D. 1528.] Red: indistinct. [Add. ch. 18,274.]
Shaped seal : a shield of arms : three birds.
Henry Palmer, of Siernfield, co. Stiff.
12.359. [a.D. 1 6 10.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression, if X -fi in. [Add. ch. 26,365.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three griffins' heads erased, two
and one. Crest on a helmet and mantling, indistinct.
12.360. [a.D. 1610.] Red: injured. [Add. ch. 26,369.]
Herbert Palmer.
12.361. [a.D. 1624.] Red. [Add. ch. 29,559.]
Oval : a shield of arms : as described for Thomas
Palmer, q.v.
James Palmer, Esq.,
Gentleman of the Royal Bedchamber.
12.362. [A.D. 1624.] Red : indistinct, ^f x ii in. [Add.
ch. 29,559.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two bars, etc., PALMER. Crest
on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a demi-panther, etc.,
Palmer.
John Palmer, of co. Kent, Esq.
12.363. [a.D. 1480.] Red : from a ring, i X f in. [Harl.
ch. 80 G. 1 3.]
Oval : a fleur-de-lis in the upper part, and two ermine spots
in fess, in allusion to the arms of P.\LMER, vi::., a fleur-de-lis
in chief, and two trefoils slipped in fess, within a bordure.
12.364. [a.D. 1480.] Red. [Harl. ch 80 G. 14.]
12.365. [a.D. 1480.] Red. [Harl. ch. 80 G. 15.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 339
John Palmer, of Kentish- Town, co. Midd.
â– 12,366. [A.D. 1540.] Red. -|4 X -ji- in. [Harl. ch. 79 E.
41.]
Oval : an ornamental shield : a dragon's head and wings.
Crest of Palmer.
12,367. [A.D. 1540.] Red. [Harl. ch. -jZ E. 37.]
Roger Palmer.
See Ph[ilip] Amherst.
Thomas Palmer, of Buttesbury, co. Essex.
12,368. [A.D. 1506.] Red: imperfect. ^ in. [Harl. ch.
55 B. 26.]
Octagonal : a fleur-de-lis. In allusion to the arms of
Palmer.
Thomas Palmer, of Wingkam, co. Kent, Esq.
12,369. [a.d. 1624.] Red: injured by pressure. 4- X f in.
[Add. ch. 29,559.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : two bars on each
three trefoils, slipped, in chief a greyhound courant, Palmer.
William Palmer.
12,370. [a.d. 1378.] Plaster cast from iine impression.
I in. [Ix.x.xviii. 92.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, on a fess three (cinque-
foils ?) ; 2, 3, per fess a fret counterchanged. Within a carved
gothic trefoil panel.
w Stgilltt : Oni : totUcImi : palntfr.
William. Palmer.
See John England.
John Palton, of co. Berks, Clerk.
12,371. [A.D. 1429.J Brown. \ in. [Add. ch. 28,841.]
On a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a lion's (?) head. In the
field an illegible motto or legend.
Henry Pane, of co. Stiff.
V1,2,1'2,. [a.d. 1338.] Red: imperfect. | in. [Harl. ch.
50 I. 48.]
A shield of arms : chequy of nine pieces. In the first,
third, and fifth, the letters N. e. R.
SIGILL CNRIGI (?)
Z 2
340 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William Pant [Pantulf ?], of co. Salop.
12,373. [13th cent.] Uncoloured, or light - yellowish-
brown : edge imperfect. iJ-f in. [Stowe ch. 98.]
A shield of arms of early form : fretty.
. . SIGILL .... WILL6LMI • P
Hugh de Panton.
12.374. [13th cent.] Red : edge injured. f X f in.
[Cott. ch. xxviii. 51.]
A shield of arms : two bars ermine, on a chief as many
crosses moline. Betw. three wavy sprigs of foliage and
flowers.
Beaded borders.
William, soti of Roger Pantiilf, of co. Warw.
12.375. [a.d. 1240.] Green. H X i in. [Add. ch.
21,483.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : a lion rampant.
©SIGILL' WILL'MI PANTVLF.
Cf. Add. ch. 5877 ; 21,460 ; Cott. ch. xxviii. 39.
Mons. Laurence de Papenham,
of COS. Northt., Htint., and Essex.
12,376. [a.d. 1372.] Red : fine originally, much injured
by pressure. \ in. [Add. ch. 19,979.]
A shield of arms : barry of six, over all a bend. Within a
carved gothic sixfoil panel.
ft SIG . . . . AVReNCII : De : P . . P6NHAM.
Thomas Papillon, of Loiidon, Esq.
12.377. [a.d. 1675.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : indistinct. •§■X j^ in. [Add. ch. 17,616.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three butterflies
volant, Papillon.
William de Pappeworthe, of co. Hunt., Knt.
12.378. [a.d. 1400.] Red : fine. x^^ in. [Add. ch.
33,338.]
A shield of arms : a fess dancettee, PArwoRTH. Above
the shield a lion's face, at each side a crescent. Within a
carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil panel, ornamented along
the inner edge with small quatrefoil flowers.
Stgtllu : a^sauimt : Dr : ^apprtuortiir.
HERALDIC SEALS. 341
12,379. [a.d. 1413.] Red : much injured by pressure.
[Add. ch. 33,354.]
SistUu : Wt mi : Oc : ^ .... toortf)c.
William de Par, a/. Parr, Kni.
12,380. [iSth cent] Plaster cast from good impression,
indistinct in places. i-jV in. [Ixxxviii. 96.]
A shield of arms, coiiche: two bars, within a bordure en-
grailed. Crest on a helmet and lambrequin, a wolfs head,
enraged, collared. Within a carved gothic panel.
S" : amOU-lmi : Dc : Par : militiB.
Simon de Paris.
12.381. [a.d. 1349.] Green : fine. \ in. [Add. ch.
22,866.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. two pierced roses. Sur-
mounted by a banner and cruciform staff. In the field two
small wyverns. Within a cusped quatrefoil.
* SIGILLVM ■SIMONIS • D6 • PARIS.
Cf. Simon de Paris of Harleston, co. Northt., Add. ch. 21,591,
A.D. 1320.
William de Paris, al. Parys, Knt.,
Lord of Marton-JHxta-Honicastle, co. Line.
12.382. [Early 14th cent.] Green. W in. [Cott. ch.
xxviii. 46.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. ten crosses crosslet, six
in chief, four in base.
• S> S' WILL' Oe PARIS.
Sir Calthrop, or Calthorpe Parker,
of Er war ton, co. Stiff.
12,383. [a.d. 1610.] Red : injured by pressure, very
indistinct. [Add. ch. 10,159.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly (?) i,a buck springing,
Parker ; 2, chequy, a fess ermine ; 3, 4, indistinct. Crest on
a helmet and mantling, a buck's head erased.
Nicholas Parker, of co. Suff.
12,384. [a.d. 1456.] Red : indistinct 1 in. [Add. ch.
10469.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three indistinct charges.
342 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Phelipp, al. Philippa, widow of HENRY Parker,
Baron Morlcy and Montcagle.
12.385. [a.d, 1657.] Red, covered with jmper before im-
pression. T X i in- [Add. ch. 18,979.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess chequy bctvv. three gaunt-
lets. Crest on a helmet and mantling, an arm erect holding
an indistinct object.
Perhaps the seal of FRANCIS Watkins, a witness to the
deed.
12.386. [A.D. 1657.] Another. [Add. ch. 18,980.]
Sir Philip Parker, of Erwarton, co. Sujf.
12,387. [a.d. 1594.] Red : indistinct, injured. -%\n. [Add.
ch. 10,236.]
A stag, or buck, tripping, Crest of PARKER, but that of
Sir PHILir is different, see Harl. MS. 1449, f. 5.
Sellwin Parker, of Eastbotinie, co. Si/ss., Esq.
12.388. [A.D. 1632.] Red : injured. -H- X t% in. [Add.
ch. 30,040.]
Oval : a shield of arms : frctty, on a fe.ss a mullet for
difference, PARKER. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling,
and wreath, a talbot passant.
12.389. [a.d. 1632.] Red: much injured. [Add. ch.
30,039.]
Francis Parlett, Esq.,
Coniniissioncr of Scivers in co. Norfolk.
12.390. [A.D. 1639.] Red. f x i in. [Add. ch. 14,603.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a falcon.
12.391. [A.D. 1639.] Another : indistinct, imperfect. [Add.
ch. 14,604.]
George Parmenter, of Sawbridgeworth, co. Herts.
12.392. [a.d. 1598.] Light-brown : very indistinct. About
A X -^ in. [Add. ch. 4822.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess wavy betw. three lions
rampant.
Robert Parr, al. Parre,
of St. Bartholomew the Great, London.
12.393. [A.D. r625.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. Jx|-in.
[Harl. ch. 112 C. 4]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three indistinct
charges.
HERALDIC SEALS. 343
William Parr, Earl of Essex, Marquess of Northampton, K.G.
12,394. [A.D. 1544.] Red. -Jin. [Add. ch. 5700.]
A female's head couped below the shoulders, habited. On
the head a wreath of roses. Crest of Parr. Within a
Garter inscribed with the Motto of the Order of the Garter.
Thomas Parsons, of Stortford, co. Herts.
12,395. [A.D. 1629.] Red : fine, -l^ x yV in- [Add. ch.
19,124.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three holy lambs.
Cf. arms of PARSONS, which should bear rams.
Cabled border.
John Passheley, Esq., son and fieir ^ JOHN Passheley,
Kttt., of CO. Suss.
12,396. [A.D. 1458.] Red : indistinct in places. if in.
[Add. ch. 16,156.]
A shield of arms, coiiche: quarterly, i, 4, a lion rampant
double queued, Pashley ; 2, 3, chequy. Over all an es-
cutcheon, seme of roundles a saltire. Crest on a helmet, two
hares' ears erect. Supporters, two lions.
SigiUii toij'is paffi) mtgtr.
Richard Passelewe, of co. Warw.
12,397. [a.d. 1366.] Faded-green. li- in. [Add. ch.
21,492.]
A shield of arms : three bends, on a canton a lion passant.
Suspended by a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved
gothic panel.
iitcarDi : Pa
Thomas de Passelewe, Clievr.
12.398. [A.D. 1355.] Red: fine, chipped at edge, injured
by casting, i in. [Add. ch. 19,845.]
A shield of arms, couclu': ermine, on a bend a pierced
mullet for difference. Crest on a helmet affrontee and double
lambrequins, a plume of feathers.
MOVR ... a BROYN » DOV » FOVREST Ks
Beaded border.
Clement de Paston, of co. Norf.
12.399. [A.D. 1 341.] Dark-green : chipped. -Lf in. [Add.
ch. 17,221.]
344 CATALOGUE OK SEALS.
A shield of arms : six fleurs-de-lis, three, two, and one, a
chief indented, Paston. Above the shield, on a label or
ribbon, the word pastOtt. Within a cusped panel.
Cabled border.
John Paston, of cos. Norf. and Stiff., Esq.
12.400. [a.d. 1485.] Red. + in. [Stowe ch. 194.]
A bear's head, collared. On the neck a fleur-de-lis for
difference.
Cabled border.
Robert Paston, Earl of Yarmouth, etc.
12.401. [a.d. 1682.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. If in. [Add. ch. 17,262.]
A shield of arms : six fleurs-de-lis, three, two, and one, a
chief indented, Paston. Ensigned with the coronet of an
earl. Supporters, dexter a bear, sinister an ostrich. Legend
on a scroll or ribbon in base, indistinct.
William, son (?/ Clement de Paston, of co. Noif.
12,402. [a.d. 1 341.] Dark-green: injured, indistinct.
[Add. ch. 17,221.]
For description, see seal of CLEMENT DE Paston.
William Paston, of Paston, co. Norf.
12.403. [a.d. 1434.] Red : indistinct, from a ring, i in.
[Stowe ch. 176.]
A fleur-de-lis, seeded.
Cabled border.
12.404. [A.D. 1439.] Another: good. [Stowe ch. 214.]
A notlier seal of the above, as Justice of the Common Pleas.
12.405. [A.D. 1437.] Red. tV X i in. [Harl. ch.
50 F. 39.]
Oval : on a palm branch a fleur-de-lis, in allusion to the
arms of Paston.
Reginald Pastor.
Seal used by Ralph, brother of Roger de Aldham.
12.406. [A.D. 131 1.] Bronze-green: indistinct. \ in.
[Harl. ch. 45 B. 35.]
A shield of arms : a whirlpool.
^ S' RGGINALDI PASTOR'.
HERALDIC SEALS. 34S
William de PateshuU, Lord of Bletnesho, co. Bedf.
12.407. [A.D. 1354.] Red: fine, i in. [Harl. ch. 86 B. 8.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three crescents. Betw.
three eagles displayed, in allusion to the arms of Grandison.
Within a finely carved gothic panel, ornamented with small
ball-flowers or quatrefoils along the inner edge.
» SIGILLV !S WILL'l » 06 !» PAT6SHVLL'.
12.408. [A.D. 1355.] Red: fine. [Harl. ch. 86 B. 9.]
12.409. [A.D. 1355.] Red : fine. [Harl. ch. 86 B. 10.]
12.410. Sulph. cast of No. 13,409. [D.C., F. 391.]
William Patrick.
12,411. [13th cent.] Plaster cast of imperfect and in-
distinct impression, if in. [Ixxxviii. 98.]
0. A shield of arms of early shape : three bucks' heads
cabossed, two and one.
^ SIGILL PATRI ....
K. An oval counterseal. i|- x i-g- in. Impression of a
fine antique oval intaglio gem. A warrior with a long lance
and banner, riding on a horse springing to the 1. h. In the
field are traces of an inscription.
© T6STIS • SVM • FIDGLIS ■MANDATI.
Mons. Johan Pauely, al. Pawle, of co. Northt.
12,412. [A.D. 1392.] Dark-green: chipped, indistinct in
places. \ in. [Add. ch. 21,648.]
A shield of arms, coucht': ermine, on a fesse three crosses
moline, Paveley. Crest, on a helmet, upon a bull's scalp a
dog betw. the horns. Betw. two wavy sprigs of foliage and
flowers. Cf the arms of Paul, Paule, etc.
Stgtir *< iotj'ts *< jiaucli? «
Jean Samuel Pauly.
See John Crosland.
Paul, son 0/ Robert Paulyn, of co. Suss.
12.413. [A.D. 1304.] Green, f in. [Add. ch. 20,147.]
A shield (of arms ?) : barry of six, fretty, on a canton a
crescent.
» S' PAVLI • FILM • ROBTI.
Beaded border.
Thomas Pauncefot.
12.414. [A.D. 1472.] Plaster cast from an impression in-
distinct in parts. i| in. [Ixxxviii. 100.]
346 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms, cojichd: quarterly, i, 4, three lions
rampant, two and one, Pauncefote ; 2, 3, a lion rampant
crowned. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling, and
wreath, a lion statant ducally crowned.
Legend on a ribbon round the design : —
Stgiir tijomc ^aunrcfot.
William de Paunces (?)
12,415. [a.d. 1 3 18.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. -Lf in. [Ixxxix. i.]
A shield of arms : three fleurs-de-lis, two and one, a chief
nebuly counternebuly. On a tree of three branches. Betw.
two wyverns.
S' WILL'I .... N6S.
William, son of Hugh de Paunton, Ktit., of co. Line.
12,416. \Temp. Edw. I.] Light-brown. [Cott. ch. v. 55.]
Oval : a lion rampant.
Ss SVM Leo FORTIS.
George Pawlett, of Cnmdall, co. Hants., Esq.
12,417. [a.d. 1590.] Red: fragments. About f X | in.
when perfect [Add. ch. 15,163.]
Oval : a shield of arms : (i ?) and 4, three water bougets ;
2, three eagles displayed ; 3, destroyed.
John Pawlett, Sheriff of co. Somerset, Esq.
12,418. [a.d. 1617.] Bronze-green : very indistinct,
â– s- X I in. [Harl. ch. 56 F. 9.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : three swords in pile,
points in base, hilts in chief, betw. two roundles, for Pawlett.
Betw. the initial letters i. P.
Thomas Payee.
See George Hale.
Roger Payne, of Otterden, co. Kent, Gentl.
12,419. [a.d. 1662.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : very indistinct, f X | in. [Add. ch. S985.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three leopards' heads,
Payne. Crest on a wreath, a dexter arm embossed in
armour, holding a sword enfiled with a [boar's] head.
HERALDIC SEALS. 347
John Paynel, of cos. Oxon., Berks, etc.
12,420. [Late 13th cent.] Red: fine, imperfect. [Cott.
ch. x.xviii. 38.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three eagles dis-
played, as many estoiles of six points. Suspended by a
strap betw. two sprigs of foliage.
« ® « lOH'IS M « «! « PA
John Va-jnel, Lord of Otteleye. (? ist Baron.)
12,421. [a.d. 1301.] Plaster cast from good impression.
4-5- in. [Ixxxix. 2.]
A shield of arms : two bars betw. eight martlets in orle.
» S' + lOH'IS + PAYNeL +
William Paynel, Lord of Fracyngton.
12,422. [a.d. 1303-1317.] Plaster cast from fine im-
pression. 2i in. [Ixxxix. 3.]
0. Lozenge-shaped : a shield of arms : two bars betw.
eight martlets in orle, PaynEL. Betw. four wyverns sans
wings.
SIGILLVM • WILL6LMI • PAYNGL.
Beaded border.
R. A small oval counterseal with mark of handle. Im-
pression of an antique oval intaglio gem. A male figure,
standing, holding a thyrsus.
?+ CO . . es • M'veL • ami • l6l.
Henry Paynter, of Northampton, Esq.
12.423. [a.d. 1650.] Red : indistinct, f X -j^ in. [Add.
ch. 23,984.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three blocks or billets, each
charged with an annulet, Paynter. Crest on a helmet,
mantling and wreath, three arrows broken, knit with a lace.
12.424. [.\.d. 1650.] Red. [Add. ch. 23,985.]
Alexander Paytefin, son ^/Willl^.m Paytefin,
of Heddinglay {HcadingUy), co. York.
12,425. [a.d. 1323.] Dark-green: cracked, imperfect.
I X f in. [Add. ch. \6,â– /^6^^
Oval : a shield of arms : three swords in pile, hilts in chief,
over all a bendlet.
» S' AL€XSAND P
348 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Thomas Pearse, of Hastings, co. Suss.
12,426. [a.d. 1599.] Red : indistinct -l^ x -^^ in. [Add.
ch. 30,702.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a leopard rampant, Pearce.
Crest, on a wreath, a leopard sejant (i")
Beaded border.
John Peart.
Seal used by Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Maw,
wife of Nicholas Norris, of North Kyme, co. Line.
12.427. [a.d. 1 73 1.] Red: en placard, on a tape, imper-
fect, f X 4 in. [Add. ch. 29,621.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : on a bend three
lozenges for Peart. Crest, on a helmet, mantling and
wreath, a pelican in her piety.
12.428. [A.D. 173 1.] Another. [Add. ch. 29,622.]
Ralph, son of WILLIAM de Peberners, of co. Suff.
12,429. \Tcnip. Edw. I.] Discoloured-whitc : very in-
distinct. I in. [Harl. ch. 54 F. 50.]
A shield of arms : chevronny of six.
FILU WILL'I.
Gilbert de Peche, Lord of Corby. (? ist Baron Corby,
of Britnne, co. Cambr.).
12,430. [a.d. 1 301.] Plaster casts from fine impression,
chipped at edge. 3 in. [Ixxxix. 7, 8.]
0. A shield of arms : a fess betw. two chevrons. Sus-
pended by a strap from a tree of three branches. Betw. two
wyverns, tails nowy.
© SIGILLCVJM • GILB6RTI • PeCHG »
Beaded borders.
R. A smaller counterseal. i^ in. diam. Same design and
legend as in the obv.
Beaded borders.
Gilbert Pecche, Lord of Great Thrillawe, co. Suff., Knt.
12.431. [a.d. 1328.] Creamy-white : very indistinct.
|. in. [Cott. ch. xxviii. 59.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. two chevrons, Peche.
Suspended by a strap from a fleurette, and betw. two sprays
of flowers. Within a carved quatrefoil panel.
In usual place of the legend a border masculy.
12.432. Sulph. cast of No. 12,431. [D.C., F. 231.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 349
John Peche, al. Pecche, Lord of Hamptone in Ardena,
CO. VVarw.
12.433. [a.d. 1 318.] Discoloured-grcen : cracked, i in.
[Cott ch. xxviii. 58.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. (ten ?) crosses crosslet, for
Peche. Crest on a helmet a squirrel. Supporters, two
wyverns addorsed.
SIGILL' • lOHANNIS • PeCHe.
Another seal of the above, as John Pecche, Lord
of Hamptone in A rdena, Knt.
12.434. [A.D. 1323.] Red: indistinct. | in. [Add. ch.
21,503]
Similar to the previous seal, No. 12,433. Cut from different
matrix.
SIGILLVM • lOHANNIS : P6CH€.
John Pecche, al. Pecche, Lord of Hampto7ie in Ardena,
CO. Warw.
12.435. [a.d. 1334.] Red: chipped, imperfect. iJ^ in.
[Cott. ch. xxviii. 60.]
A shield of arms, coiiche: a fess betw. six crosses crosslet.
Crest on a helmet and mantling a plume of feathers. Back-
ground diapered lozengy.
SIGILL S • PeCHCHe.
12.436. [a.d. 1334.] Red, discoloured : very imperfect.
[Add. ch. 21,417.]
SIG CH6.
John Pecche, Lord of Hampton in Arderne, co. Warw., Knt.
{f same person as the last.)
12,437. [a.d. I36l] Red: imperfect, indistinct [Add.
ch. 21,200.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. six crosses crosslet. Betw.
three roses. Within a pointed quatrefoil panel.
» SIGILLVM lOHANIS
Isabella, widow of Nycol Pecche.
12,438. [a.d. 1355.] Red: imperfect, injured by pressure.
I in. [Cott. ch. xxviii. 61.]
A tree on a mount, with branching arms, from which are
suspended two shields of arms : dex., diapered, five fusils or
lozenges in fess, perhaps HOBY, or HoBUSH, a label of three
350 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
points over all ; sin., three dolphins (?) hauriant in pale, two
and one, betw. six crosses crosslet.
isABGLLe • oe • HO
Cf. Cott. ch. xxviii. 60, A.D. 1334 ; Add. ch. 21,446, A.D. 1340.
Ralph Pecche, of co. Warw.
12,439. [A.D. 1348.] Red. if in. [Add. ch. 21,447.]
A shield of arms : on a fess betw. six crosses crosslet, an
annulet for difference. Suspended by a strap betw. sprigs of
foliage. Within a carved quatrefoil panel.
!» SIGILLVM ■RADVLPHI ■PeCHCHG »
Edmund Pekham, Esq., Cofferer of tlie Royal Household.
12.440. [A.D. 1534.] Red: injured, -f X i in. [Harl. ch.
86 B. 18.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a lion's face, pierced
with three crosses crosslet fitchees. Suspended by a strap.
Beaded border.
Sir Edmund Peckham, of Deiiham, co. Buck., or
George Peckham, his son.
12.441. [A.D. 1562.] Red: good. [Harl. ch. 86 B. 20.]
Oval : a lion's face, pierced with three crosses crosslets,
fitchees. Cf. Harl. MS. 1533, f 7L
Beaded border.
George Peckham, of Denham, co. Buck, (son of Sir Robert,
and gra?ulson of Sir EDMUND PECKHAM.)
12.442. [A.D. 1578.] Red: indistinct, i X f in. [Harl.
ch. 86 B. 22.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly of six pieces; i, a
chevron betw. three crosses crosslet fitchees, Peckham, of
Dejiham ; 2. Stanborne ; 3. Eburton ; 4. Blount ; 5.
Cornwall ; 6. Brampton.
Betw. the initial letters g. p.
See Harl. MS. 1533, f. 71-
Sir George Peckham, of Denham, co. Buck.
{Perhaps same person as the last.)
12,443. [A.D. 1587.] Red : indistinct. -fiX-[^in. [Harl.
ch. 86 B. 24.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two bars, in chief a fleur-de-lis.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, indistinct, per-
haps an animal's head.
HERALDIC SEALS. 35 1
James de Pecham, al. Pekham, of co. Kent.
12.444. [a.D. 1377.] Red: fine, edge chipped, -fj in.
[Harl. ch. 54 G. 5.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a chief quarterly. Suspended
by a strap from a tree, within a finely carved gothic panel.
StgiTIii • iacoii • Sc • pcdjam.
12.445. Sulph. cast from No. 12,444. [D.C., F. 508.]
12.446. [a.D. 1378.] Plaster cast from fine impression
[Ixxxix. 5.]
Stgillu • iacobt • Dc • pcdjam.
12,447. Another. [Ixxxix. 6.]
Lora, wife ^ James de Pecham, or Pekham, of co. Kent.
12.448. [a.D. 1377.] Red: fine, imperfect. About i in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 54 G. 5.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a lion rampant, queue
fourchee, (?) Peckham, j/«., on a chevron three lions rampant.
Within a finely carved gothic panel.
S[IG1L]L' â– LORe 6.
12.449. Sulph. cast of No. 12,448. [D.C., F. 509.]
John de Pedwardyn, of co. Heref.
12,450. [a.D. 133;.] Green : indistinct, f in. [Add. ch.
8057.]
A shield of arms : two lions passant in pale, within a
bordure engrailed. Betw. three quatrefoil flowers. Within a
car\'ed gothic pointed quatrefoil panel.
» S' lOH'IS D6 PeOWARDYN.
Robert Petewardyne, of co. Soiitht., Knt.
12,451. [a.D. 1412.] Red. i in. [Add. ch. 17,594.]
On a helmet, out of a ducal coronet a lion's gamb erect.
Crest of Pedwardyn. Within a carved gothic panel.
*' robcrti : pcttoarDmr.
Cabled border.
352 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robert Pedwardyn, Lord of Pedwardyn in the
Marches of Wales, Kiit.
12.452. [A.D. 1431.] Red : indistinct. [Cott. ch. xxviii. 63.]
A shield of arms : two lions passant in pale, Pedwardin.
Suspended by a strap from a tree. Within a gothic panel.
a Stfftllw • rotrrtt • jjcStoarDgit.
12.453. Sulph. cast from No. 12,452. [D.C., G. 189.]
Roger de Pedewardin, of co. Heref.
12,454. [a.D. 1300.] Uncoloured : very imperfect, in-
distinct. \ in. [L.F.C. vi. 3.]
A shield of arms : two lions passant in pale, Pedwardin.
Suspended by a strap. Betw. two wyverns sans wings.
S' ROG L'
Roger Pedwardyn, of co. Line, Esq.
12,455. [A.D. 1442.] Red : edge chipped. \\ in. [Add.
ch. 21,075.]
A shield of arms, concha : two lions passant in pale, PED-
WARDIN. Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, out
of a dueal coronet a lion's gamb or eagle's claw.
Legend on a ribbon running round the seal : —
Stgillum • rogrri • jjctHuaiUsn.
Walter de Pedewardin, a/. Petwardyn,
of CO. Northt., Kilt.
12.456. [a.D. 1370.] Green: originally fine, injured by
pressure, i in. [Add. ch. 21,682.]
A shield of arms : two lions passant in pale, in chief a label
of three points for PEDWARDIN. Suspended by a strap from
a forked tree. Within a finely traced gothic panel of eight
points, with two pairs of slipped roses springing from side
points into the background, and ornamented along the inner
edge with small quatrefoils.
SigiUum : amaltcri : Sc : l^rHchjarDm.
12.457. Plaster cast of No. 12,456. [Ixxxix. 27.]
Walter de Pedewardin.
12,458. [Late 14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impres-
sion, li in. [Ixxxix. 9.]
A shield of arms : two lions passant in pale, PEDWARDIN.
Suspended by a strap from a forked tree on a mount. Within
HERALDIC SEALS. 353
a carved gothic panel, ornamented with ball-flowers along the
inner edge.
• S' : toaltcrt : De : jjcDttoartun.
Cabled border.
John Peete.
See E Cleland.
Family of Caldecott, of co. Warw.
Seal used by John Peirce,, of IVappiiig, co Midd., Mariner.
12,459. [a.D. 1670.] Red: en placard, on ^ label, imper-
fect. About W X -j-V in- when perfect. [Add. ch 13,672.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, a fess fretty betw.
three cinquefoils ; 2, 3, three bends. Crest on a helmet and
ornamental mantling, a demi-lion rampant, Caldecott.
Thomas Peirse, of Hastings, co. Snss.
12.460. [a.D. 1599.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. -|-X4-in.
[Add. ch. 30,701.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant, over all a saltire
engrailed. Suspended by a strap from a tree.
Beaded border.
J. Peirson.
Seal tised by 'RXCUK'^T) Yi^^^T, of Rotherham, co. York.
12.461. [a.D. 1727.] Red: en placard, on tz.'^^. -j^x-;^ in.
[Add. ch. 18,073.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per fess embattled, three suns in
splendour, PlERSON.
Carved border.
Seal nsed by Thomas Hirst, of Rotherham, co. York.
12.462. [a.D. 1727.] Another. [Add. ch. 18,073.]
John de Peiton.
^^-^ John de Peytone. No. 12,613.
John Pekenham, of co. Essex, Esq.
12.463. [a.D. 1428.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 29,526.]
Octagonal signet: an eagle rising. Over head a label or
scroll charged with an illegible motto.
Philip de Peletot.
12,464. [a.D. 1346.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I in. [l.xxxix. 13.]
A shield of arms : paly of si.x, a chief indented, Peltot.
Within a carved gothic panel of eight cusps, ornamented
along the inner edge with small quatrefoils or ball-flowers.
» SIGILLVM • PHILIPPI • D€ ■PCLeTOT.
VOL. \\\. 2 A
354
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Elizabeth Pelham, dait. of Sir Thomas Pelham, Bart.,
late of Laiii^htoii, co. Suss.
12,465. [a.D. 1654.] Red: injured. About -^^V X y^r in-
[Add. ch. 30,158.]
Oval signet : an antique buckle. In allusion to the arms
and badge of Felham.
Henry Pelham, of Grays Inn, co. Midd., Esq.
12.466. [a.D. 1648.] Red: injured, f X fin. [Add. ch.
30,147-]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, three pelicans
vulning themselves, two and one, Pelham ; 2, 3, two pieces
of belts with buckles erect, palewise in fess, the buckles in
chief, Pelham.
12.467. [a.D. 1648.] Red: injured, very indistinct. [Add.
ch. 30,149.]
12.468. [a.D. 1653.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : indistinct. [Add. ch. 30,735.]
Henry Pelham.
See Thos. Pelham Holles, Duke of Newcastle.
three pelicans vulning
Herbert Pelham, of Michelhani, co. Suss., etc., Esq.
12,469. [A.D. 1 599.] Red : fragmentary. About f X
[Add. ch. 29,648.]
An ornamental shield of arms
themselves, two and one, PELHAM.
Beaded border.
Red. [Add. ch. 29,570.]
Bright-red. [Harl. ch. 80 A. 8.]
Red. [Add. ch. 29,t;73.]
Red
m.
12.470. [A.D. 1604.
12.471. [a.D. 1610.
12.472. [a.D. 1613.
12.473. [a.D. 161 3.
29,651.]
12.474. [A.D. 161 3.]
30,919]
12.475. [A.D. 1613.]
ch. 30,135-]
12.476. [A.D. 161 5.]
12.477. [A.D. 161 5.]
12.478. [A.D. 161 5.]
12.479. [A.D. 161 5.]
12.480. [A.D. 1618.]
Red;
Red:
Red.
Red:
Red;
Red;
fragmentary. [Add. ch.
injured by pressure. [Add. ch.
injured by pressure. [Add.
[Add. ch. 29,574.]
injured. [Add. ch. 29,512.]
injured. [Add. ch. 29,652.]
indistinct. [Add. ch. 30,707."
Red : indistinct. [Add. ch. 29,564.
HERALDIC SEALS. 355
Herbert Pelham, son of Herbert Pelham.
12.481. [a.D. i6i 5.] Red: indistinct, -fi X t%- in. [Add.
ch. 29,652.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. two couple-closes
and three bucks' heads cabossed. In chief a fleur-de-lis for
difference.
Cabled border.
Another Seal.
12.482. [a.D. 161 5.] Red. yV '"• [Add. ch. 30,708.]
An antique buckle, in allusion to the arms of Pelham. A
crescent for difference (?)
12.483. [A.D. 161 3.] Red.
12.484. [A.D. 1613.] Red.
12.485. [A.D. 161 5.] Red.
12.486. [A.D. 1618.] Red.
Add. ch. 29,573.]
Add. ch. 30,135.]
Add. ch. 30,708.1
Add. ch. 29,564,]
Johanna Pelham.
See Johanna de La Souche.
John Pelham.
Seal used by Magaret, widow o/}onN Boushershe,
of East-Hoathly, co. Sicss.
12,487. [A.D. 1386.] Red : indistinct. -J- in. [Add. ch.
30,218.]
A shield of arms : three pelicans vulning themselves, two
and one, PELHAM.
S • ioij'iB : ptlljam : «<
John Pelham, Knt.
12.488. [A.D. 1405.] Green : from a ring, f X i in.
[Add. ch. 29,786.]
Oval : a PELHAM buckle. Betw. the initial letters L P.
Beaded border.
12.489. [A.D. 1405.] Red : indistinct. [Add. ch. 29,787.]
John Pelham, Senior, Knt.
12,490. [a.D. 1428.] Red : imperfect, injured by pressure.
li in. [Add. ch. 30,047.]
"a shield of arms, coiichi: three pelicans vulning them-
selves, two and one, Pelham. Crest on a helmet, affronte,
and lambrequin or mantling, a peacock in his pride. Betw.
two Pelham buckles. Within a carved gothic quadrilobe,
2 A 2
3S6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils or
ball-flowers.
Ijanmis pfUjam : milit[t»]
12.491. [a.d. 1428.] Red: fine originally, imperfect. [Add.
ch. 30,048.]
annis pclijam : milttts.
John Pelham, K?it., son of John Pelham.
12.492. Plaster cast from fine impression. \\ in. [Ixxxix.
12.]
A shield of arms, coiicM : quarterly, i, 4, three pelicans
vulning themselves, two and one, Pelham : 2, 3, ermine, on
a fess three crowns, CORNWALL (?) Crest on a helmet and
ornamental mantling, a cage, and on each side an antique
buckle.
Legend on a scroll : —
SigiUum : iolj is : jjclljam : militig.
12.493. Sulph. cast from fine impression. [D.C., F. 521.]
12.494. [a.d. 1430.] Red : originally fine, very imperfect.
[Egert. ch. 588.]
Ij'tB
12.495. [a.d. 1432.] Red : originally fine, imperfect.
[Egert. ch. 589.]
SigtUum : iolj'ts
The outer edge ornamented with a border of small quatre-
foils or ball-flovvers.
12.496. [a.d. 1446.] Red : very imperfect. [Add. ch.
30,046.]
0. Sigfllum : tolj'is
B. A small counterseal. -^ in. A Pklham buckle.
Betw. the initial letters, L P.
Cabled border.
12.497. [a.d. 1450.] Red : fragmentary. [Add. ch.
29.973-]
Ijam : mrtitis :
No counterseal.
12.498. [A.D. 1458.] Red : fine, edge chipped. [Add. ch.
29,482.]
0. StgiUum : loljis : . . . m : maitt's :
H. A small counterseal as before.
12.499. [A.D. 1471.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 30,433.]
No counterseal.
Engr. in M. A. Lower, Historical Notices, p. 25.
HERALDIC SEALS. 357
John Pelham, Ktit.
12.500. [a.d. 1472.] Red. -^ in. [Add. ch. 29,483.]
A Pelham buckle. Between the initial letters i. p.
Cf. Add. ch. 29,786-7.
12.501. [a.d. 1473.] Red: fine. [Add. ch. 30,435.]
John Pelham, of Laughton, co. Suss., Esq.
12.502. [a.d. 1565.] Red. a x f in. [Add. ch. 29,903.]
Oval : a PELHAM buckle.
12.503. [a.d. 1580.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 30,522.]
Sir John Pelham, 0/ Halland, co. Suss., Barf.
12,504. [a.d. 1659.] Red : indistinct, f x i in. [Add.
ch. 30,166.]
Oval : a Pelham buckle.
Carved border.
Judith Pelham, widoiv of John Pelham,
of Laughton, co. Suss.
12,505. [a.d. 1595.] Red. f x tV in. [Add. ch. 29,745.]
Oval : on a wreath, a falcon rising, belled, gorged with a
coronet.
Judith Pelham, dau. cf Sir Thomas Pelham.
12.506. [a.d. 1625.] Red: injured, i X -f in. [Add. ch.
29.569.]
Oval : a Pelham buckle. Betw. two palm branches tied
at the base.
Margaret Pelham, wife of Sir THOMAS Pelham,
of Laughton, co. Suss., Bart.
12.507. [A.D. 1648.] Red : indistinct. \ y, ^\r\. [Add.
ch. 29,970.]
Oval : a Pelham buckle. Betw. two palm branches tied
at the base.
Thomas Pelham, Esq.
12.508. [a.d. 1515.] Red. VVx-Vin- [Add. ch. 29,490.]
Oval : a Pelh.\M buckle. Betw. the initial letters T. p.
Cabled border.
358 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Thomas Pelhatn, of Lavg/iton, co. Suss,
(fafterxvards Sir THOMAS Pelham, Bart)
12.509. [a.d. 1599.] Red : discoloured. | X ^ in. [Add.
ch. 30,701.]
Oval : a Pelham buckle.
Beaded border.
12.510. [a.d. 1599.] Another. [Add. ch. 30,702.]
12.511. [a.d. 1 60 1.] Another. [Add. ch. 30,931.]
12.512. [a.d. 1604.] Another : imperfect. [Add. ch.
29,752.]
12.513. [a.d. 1606.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 29,572.]
12.514. [A.D. 1610.] Red : chipped. [Add. ch. 29,650.]
12.515. [A.D. 1623.] Red. [Add. ch. 30,709.]
Later Seal.
12.516. [a.d. 161 5.] Red. | x i in. [Add. ch. 30,140.]
Oval : same device or badge, slightly larger.
Thomas Pelham, of Compton Valence, co. Dors.
12,517. [a.d. 1618.] Red: cracked, imperfect. About
I- X I- in. [Add. ch. 29,653.]
Oval : a Pelham buckle.
Sir Thomas Pelham, of Laiighton, co. Suss., 2>id Bart.
12.518. [a.d. 1625.] Red : from a ring with mark of
setting. [Add. ch. 29,760.]
Shaped : a PELHAM buckle.
A nother Seal (of the same .').
12.519. [A.D. 1638.] Red : injured by pressure. About
A X ~ in. [Add. ch. 29,664.]
Oval : a PELHAM buckle.
12.520. [A.D. 1648.] Red : uncertain. [Add. ch. 30,148.]
12.521. [A.D. 1648.] Another : uncertain. [Add. ch.
30, 1 49-]
Thomas Pelham, of Stanmer, Esq., P.C.
12.522. [a.d. 1762.] Black : eii placard, on a tape,
â– a X f in. [Add. ch. 29,298.]
Oval : a PELHAM buckle.
Beaded border.
Seal of A mis.
12.523. [a.d. 1767.] Red: en placard, on d^tOi^c. -L|.xf|-in.
[Add. ch. 29,579.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 359
Oval : an ornamentally carved shield of arms : i, 4, on a
bend three crosses crosslet, fitchees ; 2, 3, in chief two crosses
crosslet, fitchees, in base a cross pattee. Crest on a wreath,
a demi-lion rampant, in the dexter gamb a cross crosslet.
Thomas Pelham, Baron Pelham of Statimer, co. Suss.
12,524. [a.d. 1770.] Red : en placard, on green ferrett.
I X i-rV in. [Add. ch. 29,475.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, Pelham ; 2, 3,
Pelham. Over all an escutcheon of pretence : a dolphin
embovved, on a chief two saltires, Frankland. Ensigned
with a cap and coronet of four pearls. Supporters, dex., a
horse ; sin., a bear, each gorged with a belt.
Motto on a scroll in base :—
VICIT AMOR PATRI/E.
William Pelham, Esq., son of John Pelham, Knt.
12,525. [a.d. 1476.] Red : indistinct, originally encircled
with twisted rush. \ in. [Add. ch. 29,823.]
A Pelham buckle. Betw. the initial letters to. p.
Cabled border.
See ne.xt No. 12,526, perhaps same seaL
William Pelham, Esq.
12.526. [a.d. 149L] Red : from a ring, i X -jV- [Add.
ch. 30,444-]
Oval : a PELHAM buckle. Betw. the initials to. p.
Cabled border.
Sir William Pelham, Lord of Laughton, etc.
12.527. [a.d. 1530.] Red. f X i in.
Shield-shaped, ornamental : a Pelh.\M buckle.
Beaded border.
Another Seal {of the same ?).
12.528. [a.d. 1537.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. ^xJ-in.
[Add. ch. 29,688.]
Oval : a Pelham buckle.
Beaded border.
Apsley Pellatt.
See \VlLLL\M Michell.
360 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William Pellatt, of Leives, co. Suss., Gmtl.
12.529. [A.D. 1718.] Red: on tape. ^ x -fi in. [Add.
ch. 15, 582.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : two bars, on that in
chief a pellet or bezant, PELLET, or Pelatt.
Seal used ^_y John Court, of Lewes.
12.530. [A.D. 1718.] Another. [Add. ch. 15,582.]
Seal used by ELIZABETH, ivife of the above John.
12.531. [A.D. 1718.] Another. [Add. ch. 15,582.]
William Pellatt.
See John Isted.
William Pellatt.
See Apsley Short.
Fouke de Pembrigge, al. Penebrugge, Lord of Tonge,
CO. Salop.
12,532. \circ. A.D. 1350.] Green: very imperfect. | in.
[L.F.C. xix. II.]
A shield of arms : barry of si.x. Betw. two wyverns sans
wings.
De PeMBRlGG
Beaded borders.
Robert de Pennebrugge, Lord of Touge, co. Salop.
12,533. [A.D. 1 35 1.] Red : very imperfect, i^ in. [L.F.C.
iv. 16.]
A shield of arms : barry of six, for Pembridge or Pem-
BRUGE. Betw. (two) flowers. Within a carved gothic panel,
ornamented along the inner edge with ball-flowers.
SIGILL
Stephen de Penecestre, of co. Kent.
12.534. [A.D. 1298.] Dark-green : very imperfect. [Harl.
ch. 54 G. 6.]
On a helmet a plume of feathers. Betw. two shields of
arms : dex., a cross, for Pencester ; sin., wanting. Back-
ground replenished with wavy sprigs of foliage,
w I • DG • peNecesTRe.
Beaded borders.
12.535. Sulph. cast of No. 12,534. [D-C, E. 492.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 361
Anne Penington,
of St. Diinstans in the West, London, Spinster.
12.536. [a.D. 1705.] Red: £■« /Azcrtri/, imperfect. | X i in.
[Add. ch. 13,637-]
Oval : a shield of arms : five fusils in fess, PENNINGTON.
Crest, on a helmet and ornamental mantling, on a wreath a
mountain-cat.
Seal used by Jane Penington, of tfie same.
12.537. [a.D. 1705.] Red : en placard, imperfect. [Add.
ch. 13,637.]
Seal used by Thomas Penington, of tfie same.
12.538. [a.d. 1705.] Red : en placard, imperfect. [Add.
ch. 13,638.]
Jacob Penington, of Eaton, co. Bedf.
12,539. [a.D. 1663.] Red: imperfect. |- x 4- in. [Add.
ch. 24,096.]
A shield of arms : five fusils in fess, Pennington.
Elizabeth de Penle, of co. Herts. (?)
12,540. [a.D. 1335.] Red, with green mottled face. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 28,743.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Within a carved trefoil
panel.
*i S' eLiZABexHe oe peNte.
Beaded borders.
Richard Penyfather.
See John Heathe.
Joanna de Penyngstone.
12,541. [a.D. 1343.] Plaster cast from imperfect im-
pression. ^ in. [xcii. 95.]
Two shields of arms : de.r., a fret ; sin., indistinct. Above
the shields a head ; below, an escallop. At each side a
wyvern. Within a carved gothic panel.
H'6 • D' • P6NI
Family of Penystone, of co. Oxon.
12,542. [a.D. 144S.] Sulph. cast from seal or badge. -> in
[D.C., G. 217.]
A shield 01 arms : quarterly of twenty pieces in four rows
362 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
of five quarters each ; I, three Cornish choughs, two and one,
Penyston, etc. Above the shield three crests, dex., a griffin
statant, Penystone, etc., and at each side four crests, all
on wreaths.
HEC • FVERVNT • ARMA ■ET • INSIGNIA • DE •
PENYSTONE • A" • 1448.
See Lansd. MS. 880, f. \i b ; Harl. MSS. 1095, f. 22; 1556, f. 56*;
808, f. 34 iJ; 1412, f. 85. The quarterings apparently belong to the
families of Penyston, Fauconbridge, Harpden, Beauchamp,
Uffleet, Mowbray, Chesham, Brews, etc.
Richard Pepper, of Grays Inn, co. Middl.
12.543. [a.D. 1698.] Red: ^;///rttw</, indistinct. j^X-jV'"-
[Add. ch. 19,031.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a cross, in the dexter chief a lion
rampant. (Perhaps arms of T. Gawen, one of the witnesses.)
Carved border.
12.544. [A.D. 1698.] Another. [Add. ch. 19,032.]
Seal used by Joseph Betts, of Bromley, co. Soutlit., Genii.
12.545. [a.D. 1698.] Red. [Add. ch. 19,032.]
John Pepyne, of co. Siiff.
12,546. [a.D. 1475.] Red : very imperfect, indistinct.
[Add. ch. 17,633-]
A shield of arms : uncertain. Crest, a plume of feathers.
SOPHVS.
Henry Percehay, of co. Devon.
12.547. [a.D. 1374.] Red: very indistinct. | in. [Add.
ch. 29,089.]
A shield of arms: a talbot passant in chief (?), in base a
chess-rook. Within a carved panel.
Legend uncertain.
Algernon Percy, loth Earl of Nortlmmberland, K.G.
12.548. [A.D. 1636.] Red : good, injured. \\ X li in.
[Add. ch. 29,276.]
Shaped: a shield of arms of sixteen quarterings: i, quar-
terly, i. iv. a lion rampant for the Ancient Duchy of
Brabant and Louvain ; ii. iii. three lucies hauriant, two
and one, PERCY, etc. See No. 6295. Ensigned with an
earl's coronet. Encircled with the Garter.
HERALDIC SEALS. 363
Another Seal.
12,549. [a.d. 1642.] Wafer, covered with paper before
impression, if X i in. [Add. cii. 29,277.]
Sliaped : a shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, as in the first
quarter, described in the previous seal, No. 12,548 ; 2, 3, five
fusils conjoined in fess, PERCY. Ensigned and encircled as in
the previous seal.
Henry Algernon Percy, dth Earl of NortJiiimberland, K.G.,
Lord of tlie Honours of Cockernioutli, co. Ciiinbr.,
Mid Petivortli, co. Siiss.
12.550. [a.d. 1 527-1 537.] Plaster cast from fine im-
pression. 2\ in. [Ixxxix. 21.]
A shield of arms : quarterly of five pieces, two in chief,
three in base ; I, quarterly, i. a lion rampant, ANCIENT DuCHY
OF Brabant and Louvain ; ii. quarterly a, d, France
(Modern), b, c, England, within a bordure, Beaufort ; iii.
Lucy, iv. two bars nebuly, Spenser ; 2, five fusils conjoined
in fess, Percy (Ancient) ; 3, barry of six, over all a bend-
let, POVNINGS ; 4, three lions passant in pale, over all a
bendlet, Fitz-Payne ; 5, three piles meeting in point, BRIAN.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, on a chapeau
turned up ermine a lion statant, tail extended. Supporters,
dex., a tiger (?) crowned, sin., an unicorn, gorged with a
coronet. Motto on an escroll in base: — ESPERANCE.
. . HRI ALGERN'NVS PERCY COIT N . . . HONBRIE HONORV"
DE COKERMOTH ET PETWORTH DNS.
Inner border beaded.
Another Seal,
as Lord of the Honours of Cockervionth and Petworth,
Lord Percy, Liicy, Poynings, Fitz-Payne and Brian, K.G.
12.551. [a.d. 1527-1537.] Plaster cast from fine im-
pression. 3-;% in. [Ixxxix. 22.]
On a mount, an ornamental shield of arms : quarterly of five
pieces, two in chief and three in base : i, quarterly, i. ANCIENT
Duchy of Brabant and Louvain; ii. quarterly, a, d,
France (Modern), b, c, England, a bordure, Beaufort ;
iii. three lucies hauriant, two and one, LuCY, iv. barry of six,
a bendlet, POYNINGS ; 2, five fusils conjoined in fess, Percy
(Ancient) ; 3, Poynings ; 4, three lions passant in pale,
over all a bendlet, Fitz-Payne ; 5, three piles meeting in
point, Bryan. Encircled with a Garter inscribed with the
364 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Motto of the Order. Crest and supporters as in No. 12,550.
In base on the mount, an escroll inscribed : — ESPERANCE.
S HERICI â– COMIT â– NORTHVBR • DNS â–
HONORN^ DE COKERMOVTH • ET • P6TWORTH • D • .PCl •
LVCI ■PONYG • FIL PAVNI • ET ■BRIAN I
Some of the letters are conjoined.
12,552. [A.D. 1536.] Red : imperfect. [Harl. ch. 54 G. 24.]
0. S' â– HER . . . COMIT
KERMOVTH ■ET • P
R. A small round counterseal. I in. A lion rampant, for
the Ancient Duchy, as before. Encircled with a Garter,
as before.
Henry Algernon Percy,
6th Earl of Northumberland, K.G. (?)
Perhaps a counterseal {?)
12.553. [a.d. 1527-1537 (.')] Plaster cast from indistinct
impression. -J in. [Ixxxix. 20.]
A lion rampant, for the ANCIENT DuCHY, as before.
Motto, with a crescent or a roundle buckle alternately
arranged betw. the letters.
+ T • O ■V • T • LOYAL.
Beaded borders.
12.554. Another, [xcii. 96.]
Henry de Percy, (/ co. Wilts.
12,555. [13th cent.] Palc-grcenish-white : very indistinct.
I| X i\ in. [Harl. ch. 54 G. 17.]
Pip-shaped with mark of the handle : a shield of early
form : uncertain charges, perhaps a lion rampant, over all
a bend.
© SIGILL P6RCI.
Henry de Vercy, afterzvards ist Baron, a.d. 1299-1315.
12,556. [a.d. 1296.] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression. I in. [Ixxxix. 16.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant.
Rs SIGILLVM : HGNRICI : D6 : P6RCI.
Henry de Percy, 2ftd Baron, a.d. 1315-1352.
12,557. [A.D. 1335.] Red: fine, edge chipped. i-^V in.
[Harl. ch. 54 G. 21.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Suspended by a strap
HERALDIC SEALS. 365
from a tree of three branches. Betw. two wyverns. Within
a pointed gothic quatrefoil ornamented with small quatrefoils
along the inner edge.
» SIGILLVM : H6NRICI ■D€ ■[P€]RCI.
Henry Percy, Lord of Percy, ^rd Baron.
12,558. [a.d. 1376.] Red : injured, imperfect. i^ in.
[Harl. ch. 57 D. 7.]
A shield of arms : a Hon rampant, for the Ancient
Duchy of Brabant and Louvain. Within a carved
gothic sixfoil held by (three) lions' faces. Background re-
plenished with sprigs of foliage.
Sigillum *;'*«<««< ijcii Botntni :
Dc : jjcr
Henry de Percy, Clievr. PerJiaps /^th Baron,
A.D. 1 368-1 377. Afterw. \st Earl of NortJntmberland.
12.559. Recent impression in gilded gutta-percha from
the matrix, i^- in. [xxxvii. 48.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant debruised by a barrulct
in chief Suspended by a strap from a lion's gamb issuing
from clouds. Within a carved gothic panel.
S' trnvtcs : Dc : pcrrw : ctir : :
Henry de Percy, \st Earl of Northnmberland.
{Same person as the last.)
12.560. [a.d. 1390.] Red : originally fine, imperfect.
If in. [Harl. ch. 53 E. 46.]
An armed knight, standing (full face), holding before him
a shield of arms : a lion rampant, ANCIENT DuCHY OF
Brabant and Louvain. In his r. h. a sword in its sheath,
in the 1. h. a banner-flag, charged with the same arms. In
the background, on each side a wavy sprig of broom, for
Plantagenet.
[Stg]iUum : Ijruriri : Dc : per . . . . comitis : • :
norti)
12.561. Sulph. cast of No. 12,560. [D.C., F. 579.]
AnotJier Seal, as 1st Earl of Nortlinniberland, and
Lord of Cockcniwtith, co. Cuutbr.
12.562. \ob. A.D. 1408.] Plaster cast from fine but im-
perfect impression. l-j%- in. [Ixxxix. 17.]
An armed knight, standing full face, holding in the r. h. a
366 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Staff or spear, in the 1. h. before him, a shield of arms : quar-
terly, I, 4, Ancient Duchy of Brabant and Louvain ;
2, 3, three lucies hauriant, two and one, LuCY. Betw. two
wavy sprigs of foliage and flowers. Within a carved and
traced gothic panel, ornamented with small quatrefoils along
the inner edge.
S' • ijenvin • Dc •prrri • comitiB • noitfjumbiic •
[<ic • Ii]ni • De • roUirmoHtlj'.
12.563. [a.d. 1394.] Red: cracked, very imperfect.
[Woll. ch. V. 7.]
S' ♦ i)cn vie • ac iint • Be ♦
robcrmoMti)'.
12.564. [a.d. 1404.] Red, discoloured : originally fine,
injured, imperfect. [Harl. ch. 54 G. 23.]
S' • ijenrict 'Br Jjumb Bnt • Of ♦
robirmoutij'.
12.565. Sulph. cast from imperfect impression. [D.C.,
G. 109.]
Henry de Percy, {2tidf) Earl of Nortkumberland,
Lord of the Honour of Cockerinouth.
12.566. [a.d. 1414-1455.] Plaster cast from fine im-
pression. [Ixxxix. 18.]
A shield of ^.xxn•i, couclu' : quarterly, i, 4, a lion rampant;
2, 3, three lucies hauriant, two and one. See before. Crest
on a helmet and ornamental mantling, a lion statant. Sup-
porters, two lions. Background replenished with sprigs of
foliage. Within a circular panel ornamented along the inner
edge with small quatrefoils.
+ : SigtUum : + : Ijrnrtn : + : pcrrw : + : romitis :
norti)uml)f : z : Bni : + : fjonoris : + : . .
: + : cofetrmoutij «< + «< +
Henry de Percy, {ird) Earl of NortJutniberland,
Warden of the East-Marches towards Scotland.
12,567. [a.d. 1455-1461.] Plaster cast from indistinct
and badly-made impression, i^- in. [Ixxxix. 19.]
On a mount replenished with foliage and small quatrefoil
flowers, a lion sejant guardant, tail brought betw. the hinder
legs and erect over back, holding in the right fore-gamb a
lance and rectangular banner-flag, charged with the arms,
quarterly, as before described.
Legend very indistinct : —
S' Ijfnrtfi • Be • prrcj? • romitts • norHjtihrif • cuftoBis •
emavrljtc • torrsus • Scotiam (?)
HERALDIC SEALS. 367
Robert de Percy, Lord of Botielton in Aynesty, co. York.
12.568. [a.D. 1276.] Dark-green : chipped, indistinct.
I in. [Cott. ch. xii. 31.]
A carved gothic rose of six leaves grouped around a
circular central panel containing five fusils, conjoined in fess,
Percy (Ancient). In each of the spaces or panels forming
the leaves, a lion rampant, or castle, alternately. Outside
the rose, six small countersunk trefoil compartments in the
spandrils.
In place of a legend, an ornamental wavy scroll of foliage
and flowers.
Beaded borders.
12.569. Sulph. cast from fine impression. [D.C., E. 409.]
Another Seal.
12.570. [a.D. 1279.] Dark-green: originally fine, chipped,
imperfect. I in. [Cott. ch. xxviii. 69.]
A carved gothic rose of six leaves, grouped around a
circular panel containing five fusils conjoined in fess for
Percy (Ancient), as before in No. 12,568. In the side
spaces or panels forming the leaves, the following armorial
charges: i, 2, 3, wanting; 4, a lion rampant, Ancient
Duchy of Brabant and Louvain ; 5, a cross patonce ;
6, a bend betw. six martlets. Small trefoil compartments
outside, as before.
In place of a legend a bordure vair.
Beaded borders.
Robert de Percy, of co. York, Knt.
12.571. [a.D. 1317.] Red: originally fine, imperfect.
About i-[V in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 54 G. 18.]
A shield of arms : field diapered with sprigs of foliage,
five fusils in fess, PERCY (Ancient). Supported by two
lions rampant guardant. Above the shield a wavy scroll of
foliage and flowers.
Legend on two escrolls, one above, the other below : —
SIGILL' : S6CR6TI.
Beaded borders.
12.572. Sulph. cast of No. 12,571. [D.C., F. 193.]
12.573. [a.D. 1298.] Red : imperfect. [Harl. ch. 54 G. 19.]
SIGILL' ; S6
Thomas de Percy, of co. Essex, Knt.
12,574. [a.D. 1383.] Red : originally fine, fragmentary.
About i-i- in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 50 C. 11.]
A shield of arms, couchif: a lion rampant, ANCIENT
368 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Duchy, as before. Crest on a helmet and chapeau, broken
off. Supporters, dex., an ass salient, sin., wanting.
Legend wanting.
12,575. Sulph. cast of No. 12,574. [D.C., F. 543.]
Thomas de Percy.
12,576. [a.D. 1393.] Plaster cast from imperfect im-
pression. i| in. [Ixxxix. 23.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Within a carved
gothic panel.
Sigillum • tijo rrn «<
William de Percy, of co. Suss., Knt.
12,577. [A.D. 1401.] Red. a in. [Add. ch. 30,223.]
A shield of arms : six estoiles, three, two, and one. This
is a new bearing for Percy, not in the armorials.
tf. Stgillu • totU'i • Dc • pcrcg «<
I (?) Peris.
See William Fish.
Hutton Perkins.
See Tnos. Pelham Holles, D2ike of Newcastle.
Johanna de Perle {?)
12 578. [a.D. 1365.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
-Lf in. [Ixxxix. 24.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a triple towered castle,
a chief indented, dimidiated ; sni., on a fess betw. three birds,
some indistinct charges. Above the shield the initial letter I
and a small quatrcfoil. Suspended from a staff by a strap.
Within a carved gothic sixfoil panel.
» SigiUum • lofjannc • Dc • pcrle «< (?)
Beaded borders.
Reginald de Perle.
12,579. [ad. 1365.] Plaster cast from chipped and in-
distinct impression, i in. [Ixxxix. 25.]
On a shield : the initial letter R. and a chief indented.
Suspended from a staff by a strap. Within a finely carved
fjothic panel.
» SIGILLVM • ReGlNALDDI • . . . L6.
HERALDIC SEALS. 369
William Perritt.
See Clifford.
Richard Bull.
Seal used by GEORGE Pervent, of Ayott-jlojuitfitchett,
CO. Hertf., Esq.
12,580. [a.D. 1604.] Red. IfX-flin. [Add. ch. 35,336.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three bulls' heads, erased, betvv.
as many annulets in fess, a crescent for difference, BULL.
Beaded border.
Sir George Peryent, of Bridall in Saiidridge, etc., co. Hertf.
{Same person as last.)
12.581. [A.D. 161 2.] Red. a x -f- in. [Add. ch. 35,342.]
Oval : a carved shield of arms : three crescents, two and
one, Peryent.
Beaded border.
12.582. [A.D. 1616.] Another. [Add. ch. 35,344.]
12.583. [A.D. 1617.] Another. [Add. ch. 35,345.]
12.584. [A.D. 1617.] Another: imperfect. [Add. ch.
35.346.]
Henry Peryent.
Seal 7tscd by Mary, â– u.ndoiu of WILLIAM Clopton.
12,585. [A.D. 1564.] Red. i X i in. [Harl. ch. 57 H. 16.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three crescents, Peryent. Crest
on a helmet and mantling, a bird, in the claw a leaf. Betw.
the initial letters H. P.
Philip Peryent, of Codicott, co. Hertf., Esq.
12.586. [A.D. 1623.] Red. J-3-x-H-in- [Add. ch. 35,348.]
Oval : a carved shield of arms : three crescents, two, and
one, Peryent.
Beaded border.
12.587. [.\.D. 1623.] Red. [Add. ch. 35,349.]
12.588. [a.D. 1623.] Red : fine. [Add. ch. 35,351.]
12.589. [A.D. 1624.] Red: injured. [Add. ch. 35,355.]
12.590. [a.D. 1624.] Red. [Add. ch. 35,357]
12.591. [.a.D. 1624.] Red. [Add. ch. 35,359.]
Another Seal.
12.592. [a.D. 1624] Red: indistinct -^y.^'m. [Add.
ch. 35.360.]
Oval : a shield of arms: a chevron and other illegible
charges.
VOL. IIL 2 B
370 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Another Seal.
12.593. [A.D. 1624.] Red. -rV in. [Add. ch. 35.352-]
A lion rampant. For crest of PeryENT.
12.594. [A.D. 1624.] Red : indistinct. [Add. ch. 35,353-]
John Pescod.
See Nicholas Siierryer Baldwin.
Nicholas de Peshale, Rector of Egemondon
{Egniantoii ?), co. Nott.
12.595. [A.D. 1400.] Red : originally encircled with a
twisted rush which has injured the edge and destroyed the
legend, i in. [L.F.C. xxviii. 10.]
A shield of arms : a cross pattce flory, on a canton a
lion's head erased, crowned (?) Peshale. Suspended by a
strap from a tree. Within a finely carved gothic panel.
'^i^i
Ralph de Peshale, of co. Essex.
12.596. [13th cent] Light-red: imperfect, indistinct in
places. i-V X i-nr i"- [Harl. ch. 54 G. 25.]
Shield-shaped : an early shield of arms : barry pily of si.x.
+ SI DV D6 : peseHALe.
Richard Peter, al. Peeter, of Luton, co. Bcdf.
12.597. [A.D. 1640.] Red : indistinct. JiX-;aj.in. [Add.
ch. 35.209.]
Oval: a pelican vulning herself, pierced with an arrow in
bend sinister.
12.598. [A.D. 1640.] Red: indistinct. [Add. ch. 35,210.]
Richard, son of Richard Peter.
12.599. [A.D. 1640.] Red : indistinct. 4 X f in. [Add.
ch. 35,209.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron, and some uncertain
charges. Above the shield the initial letters R. P.
12.600. [A.D. 1640.] Red: indistinct. [Add. ch. 35,210.]
Robert de Petherton.
12.601. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast, tinted green, from in-
distinct impression, f in. [Ix. 98.]
A shield of arms : two bars fretty. Above the shield a
HERALDIC SEALS. 3/1
half-length figure of the Blessed Virgin, crowned, holding the
Infant Saviour. Betw. two indistinct objects. Within a
carved gothic panel.
SIGILLV • ROB'I • D6 • PeTHGRTON.
Robert James Petre, ?>th Baron Petre.
12,602. [a.d. 1735.] Red: en placard, on a green silk
ribbon, i X | in. [Add. ch. 19,052.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dcx., quarterly, i, 4, a
bend betw. two escallops, Petre ; 2, 3, on a chief ermine
two hurts, Walmesley ; stn., a bend engrailed, Radcliffe.
Ensigned with a baron's coronet. Supporters, two lions
reguardant, collared.
Motto on an escroll beneath : —
SANS DieV RIEN.
William Petre, 2nd Baron Petre, of Writtle, co. Essex.
12,603. [a.d. 1628.] Red : very indistinct. [Add. ch.
18,934.]
Uval : a shield of arms : illegible, but apparently quarterly,
in the second quarter a cross.
Richard de Petryswood.
12,604. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I X f in. [Ixxxix. 10.]
Oval : a shield : charged with a large quatrefoil betw. three
small ones ; on the large one a human heart. Betw. the four
emblems, usually ascribed to the Four Evangelists, viz., above,
an eagle's head erased betw. the legend lO_H', for St. John ;
on r. h. side, a lion's head erased and MA, for St. Mark ; on
the 1. h. side, a bull's head and LV, for St. Luke ; and below,
a man's head, and M_A, for St. Matthew. Within a carved
gothic quatrefoil panel ornamented along the inner edge with
small quatrefoils and roses. A love-seal of false heraldry.
■COR ■MeDIO • FLORIS • SCVTVM • DeSIGNAT • AMORIS.
William Pette, (i) Parson of Hawardyne Church, co. Flint,
and (ii) of Cristletone, co. Chest.
12,605. [a.d. 1380.] Dark-green : injured, very indistinct.
i in. [Add. ch. 15,498-]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three swans. Within
a carved gothic sixfoil panel, ornamented with small quatre-
foils along the inner edge.
S5 i' totUrlmt : rrrtorts ; Or : ijatoarD ....
2 B 2
372 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
12,606. [a.D. 1395.] Red : originally fine, chipped at
each side. [Add. ch. 15,500.]
sj S' b) . . . . : rcrtoriss : ftr : . . . arUmi.
Edmund Bateman.
Seal used by WILLIAM Pettitt, or Pettit, of Northampton,
Upholsterer.
12,607. [a.D. 1693.] Red : en placard, on a label,
v X -nr ill- [Add. ch. 6133.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three crescents, two and one,
each enclosing an estoile, Bateman. Crest on a helmet and
ornamental mantling, a crescent enclosing an estoile.
William Peverel of A rgentein, of the I. of Wight.
12.608. [Late 12th cent.] Dark-green: very indistinct.
I in. [Harl. ch. 112 C. 12.]
A shield of arms : an eagle displayed, PeveRELL.
Legend : — » S ASSI (?)
This seal appears to belong to the end of the thirteenth
century.
Thomas Peytevin, Kut.
Seal used by WlLLlAW DE Yu.\IIALE, Chaplain, of co. Staff.
12.609. [a.D. 1406.] Red : chipped, indistinct, -fl- in.
[Add. ch. 27,181.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, over all in chief a label
of five points. Within a roughly designed panel.
* S' THOMG • PGYTeVYN ■MILITIS.
12.610. [a.D. 1406.] Another. [Add. ch. 27,182.]
ft S' THOMe • PeVTGVYN ■MILITIS.
Jolin de Peyton, of co. Siiff., Knt.
12.611. [A.D. 13CI.] White: a fragment. About i in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 54 H. 13.]
A shield of arms : destroyed.
In place of a legend a wavy scroll of flowers and foliage.
Beaded borders.
John de Peytone, of co. Siiff., Knt
12.612. [a.D. 131S.] Green: a fragment. [Harl. ch.
54 H. I/.]
A shield of arms : a cross lozengy or engrailed, PEYTON.
HERALDIC SEALS. 373
John de Peytone, of co. Suff., Knt.
12,613. [a.D. 1335.] Red: injured by pressure, indistinct,
f in. [Harl. ch. 54 H. 3l]
A shield of arms : a cross lozengy or engrailed, PEYTON.
Within a pointed trefoil panel, ornamented along the inner
edge with small quatrefoils.
■ii S' lOH'IS : D€ : P6IT0N.
Robert de Peytone, of co. Stiff., Knt.
12.614. [a.D. 1333.] Red: indistinct. -f|- in. [Harl. ch.
54 H. 20.]
A shield of arms : a cross engrailed, in the first quarter a
mullet, Peyton. Within a carved and traced gothic eight-
foil panel, ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils.
In place of a legend a wavy scroll of foliage and flowers.
12.615. [a.D. 1347.] Red: cracked, imperfect. [Harl.
ch. 54 H. 22.]
Cf. Harl. MS. 38 1, f. 123.
Sir John Peyton, junr., of Dodington, co. Caiiibr.,
Commissioney of Seivers.
12.616. [a.D. 1609.] Red: indistinct. -| X i in. [Add.
ch. 33,087.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., on a bend a fess
bctw. six crosses ; sin., a fess betw. six crosses crosslet.
12.617. [a.D. 1609.] Red : indistinct, imperfect. [Add.
ch. 33,091.]
12.618. [A.D. 1609.] Red. [Add. ch. 33,092.]
Another Seal.
12.619. [a.D. 161 1.] Red: indistinct, f X f in. [Add.
ch. 33,093.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a fess betw. three birds. Crest
on a helmet and ornamental mantling, indistinct.
12.620. [A.D. 161 1.] Red: imperfect. [Add. ch. 33,094.]
Sir John Peyton, Governor of the Island of Jersey.
12.621. [a.D. 1615.] Red: imperfect. About i X -J in.
when perfect [Add. ch. 33,096.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly of eleven pieces ; i,
Peyton, etc. Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling
and wreath, a cockatrice (?)
12.622. [.A.D. 1615.] Red: imperfect. [Add. ch. 33,098.]
374 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Seal used by Sir John Peyton, junr.
12,623. [a.d. 1615.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 33,098.]
Robert de Peyton.
See Johanna de La Madurne.
John, son of William Pey vera, of co. Norf.
12,624. [a.d. 1 3 10.] Green: very fine. \ X 4' in. [Add.
ch. 14.717-]
Oval : a shield of arms : a bend plain betw. two cotises
indented.
* SIGILLVM • lOHAN • P6YV6R6 *«
Beaded borders.
See iJlomeficld's Hist, of Norfolk, vol. .\., p. 163. (Uept. copy.)
John Philip.
See Guaston de Forest.
William Phelpp, Phelipp, al. Philip, of cos. Norf. and Stiff.
12.625. [a.d. 1369.] Red : fragmentary. i in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 54 G. 50.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in the first quarter an eagle
displayed, Phelip. Within a finely carved gothic panel.
[ft SigtUum : toiUdmt :] |)Jjfl[p]p :
Beaded border.
12.626. [a.d. 1400.] Red : chipped, injured by pressure.
[Harl. ch. 54 H. 2.]
« StgtUu[m] : totUflmi : |)fjrlpii :
12.627. Plaster cast from good impression. [Ixxxix. 62.]
William Phelypp, of co. Stiff., Knt.
12,628. [a.d. 143 1.] Red: imperfect at lower part. i| in.
[Stowe ch. 412.]
A shield of arms, cottch^: quarterly; [i], 4, quarterly, in
the first quarter an eagle displayed, PHELir ; 2, 3, wanting.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, out of a duke's
coronet a plume of feathers. In the field an escroll, inscribed
with an illegible motto ; foliage and flowers.
£igtUum : totU^mt : >-. mtlttts »
HERALDIC SEALS. 3/5
William Philip, of cos. Norf. and Suff., Knt.
12.629. [a.d. 1435.] Red : encircled with twisted rush.
\ in. [Cott. ch. V. 3.]
An eagle displayed, in allusion to arms of Phelip.
Cabled border.
12.630. [a.d. 1435.] Red: originally encircled with
twisted rush. [Cott. ch. v. 22.]
Sir John Philipps, Bart.
12,631. [a.d. 1724.] Red: en placard, on tape, f X f in.
[Add. ch. 25,967.]
Oval signet : on a wreath, a lion rampant, ducally collared
and chained, PHILIPS.
Beaded border.
John Phyppe,7>/«r., of Navcstoke, co. Essex.
12,632. [a.d. 1376.] Red : injured by pressure. About
I- X f in. [Cott. ch. xxviii. 72.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a cross betvv. some indistinct
charges.
S' lOHANNIS
Beaded border.
Roger de Picheford, al. Pychefort, of Blumenhidl
{B/ymhill), co. Staff.
12,633. [a.d. 1330.] Red: good. ^ in. [Add. ch.
20,449.]
A shield of arms : a cinquefoil, within an orle of eight
pierced mullets. Betvv. three small roses. Within a pointed
quatrefoil panel ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils.
« S' ROGeRI • D6 • PICHEFORD.
Cf. the arms of Pichford, or Pitchford, of co. Salop, a cinquefoil
betw. six martlets.
John Piel, Citizen and Merchant, of London.
12,634. [a.d. 1369.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. ^ in.
[Harl. ch 54 H. 27.]
A shield of arms : a bend ermine betw. two pierced
mullets, Pyell. Betw. two sprigs of foliage. Within a
pointed trefoil -panel.
Sigtl mi : iUncI.
Beaded border.
376 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Peter de la Pierre, al. Peter, of the Blackfriars of
Canterbury, Chirurgeon.
12.635. [a.D. 1668.] Red, covered with paper before
impression, a X -fV in. [Add. ch. 8464.]
Oval : a shield of arms, helmet, mantling and crest : in-
distinct.
John de Pierre . . . nt.
Seal used by Eliz.vbeth, dan. and Jieir of
TIIo^L\s Le Breton, of co. Norf.
12.636. [a.D. 1380.] Red : injured in parts, fin. [Add.
ch. 8114.]
A shield of arms : three bars. Within a pointed gothic
quatrefoil panel.
e» seeL • iehan • oe • pi€RR6[poi!]NT.
William Piers, of Odiham, co. Hants.
12,637. [a.D. 1459.] Red : fragmentary. About \ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 26,663.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. six roundles.
Baldewine Pigot.
12,638. [a.D. 1420-1421.] Plaster cast from indistinct
impression, i in. [Ixxxix. 29.]
A shield of arms : three pick-axes, two and one. Sus-
pended from a tree.
: S' balDrbjint + ptgot +
Frances Pigott, daii. of Elizabeths Pigott,
of Stratton in Biggleswade, co. Bcdf.
12,639. [a.D. 1594.] Red: indistinct. | X -i- in. [Add.
ch. 35. 146.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess betw. three slipped
quatrefoils.
Beaded border.
Robert Pikering.
12,640. [a.D. 1340.] Piaster cast from indistinct im-
pression. -J in. [Ixxxix. 28.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three lions passant.
S' ROB' ■De • PIKeRING.
Beaded borders.
HERALDIC SEALS. 3/7
Alice, iL'idow o/]OB.'S Pikyngham, of Bediugham, co. Norf.
12,641. [a.D. I334-] Green: discoloured. ^ in. [Add.
ch. 14.531-]
A shield of arms : a chief indented.
[+ c]Re€T ceo K€ ws Liser.
{Croyez ce que voiis li'sez.)
Blomefield's Hisl. of Norfolk, vol. x., p. loi. (Dept. copy.)
Thomas de Pinchebec, al. Fynchebek, son of Thomas
SaRES.SOX de PLNXHEBEC, a/. PiXCEBEC, CO. Line.
12.642. [a.D. 1370.] Red: indistinct in places. ^ in.
[Harl. ch. 52 I. 8.]
A shield of arms : a dolphin embowed. Within a carved
gothic panel of six cusped points.
js S' : tijomc : Be : jJinrfKifr.
Cabled border.
12.643. [A.D. 1384.] Green. [Add. ch. 22,398.]
Henry, so7i (?/ Robert de Pinkeni, of co. Northt.
12.644. {Temp. Edw. I.] Dark-green : fine. i.^^ in.
[Harl. ch. 86 B. 58.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., five fusils in fess, di-
midiated ; sin., three bars wavy.
e: 8' HGNRICI D6 PINKeNI.
12.645. Sulph. cast of No. 12,644. [D.C., E. 496.]
Robert de Pinkeini, al. Pinkeni, son of
Hexrv de Pixkexi, of CO. Northt.
12.646. [Late 12th cent] Light-yellow: originally fine,
cracked, imperfect. App. by strands of plaited thread,
purple and white. With mark of the handle. 2-i in. [Harl.
ch. 2,6 B. 55.]
A shield of arms, of early shape : per pale, dex., two fusils
in fess, for PiNKEXEY ; sin., three bars wavy, SiFREWAST (?)
Cf. Baker, NortJiamptonsIiire, vol. ii., pp. 107, 108.
â– ^ SIGILL' : ROB6RTI : D6 : PINKEINI.
12.647. Sulph. cast of No. 12,646. [D.C., E. 493.]
12.648. [After A.D. 1209.] White or uncoloured, var-
nished : a fragment. [Harl. ch. 86 B. 53.]
I : D
Robert de Vinkeney, Loi-d of BalnecreflBallincreifl,
Haddington, son ^/Hexry, son ^ Henry DE Pyxkeney.
12,649. [a.D. 1282.] Dark-green : imperfect, i in. [Harl.
ch. 54 H. 35.]
378 CATALOGUE OF a^
A shield of arms : five fusils in fess, PiNKENEY.
Ss S' D pTk . . . . I M
Beaded borders.
12.650. [a.d. 1288.] Dark-green: good, injured. [Harl.
ch. 86 C. I.]
iS S' R0B6RTI De PlKeNI /«
12.651. Sulph. cast from No. 12,650. [D.C., E. 427.]
Walter Pipard.
See HUMFREY DE STURDY.
Ralph Pipart, al. Pyppard, of co. Derb.
12.652. [a.d. 1300.] Green: edge slightly chipped. I -J- in.
when perfect. [Woll. ch. ix. 25.]
0. A shield of arms : two bars, on a canton a cinquefoil,
Pypard. Supporters, dex., a vvyvern sans wings ; sin., a
lion rampant.
© SIGILUVM +] RADVLFI + PtIPART.]
Beaded borders.
BL. A small shield-shaped counterseal. i X 4 in. A shield
of arms as above in the obv. Above the shield the initial
letter R.
In place of a legend a wavy scroll of trefoiled foliage.
12.653. [a.d. 1303.] Green: edge slightly chipped.
[Woll. ch. ix. 27.]
0. SIGILLVfM +] RADVLFI [+ PIJPART.
No counterseal.
12.654. [a.d. 1303.] Green: edge slightly chipped.
[Woll. ch. ix. 28.]
p. SIGILLVM + RADVLFI + PIPART.
No counterseal.
12.655. [a.d. 1303.] Green: slightly chipped. [Woll.
ch. ix. 29.]
0. SIGILLVM + RADVLFI + PIPART.
No counterseal.
12.656. [A.D. 1303.] Green: chipped. [Woll. ch. ix. 30.]
0. SIG[ILLV]M + RAIDVLFI + PIP3ART.
No counterseal.
12.657. [Tew/. Edw. I.] Brown : good. [Add. ch. 20,367.]
0. SIGILLVM + RADVLFI + PIPART.
No counterseal.
James de Pipie.
12.658. [a.d. 1339.] Red: fine, a fragment. About i in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 19,842.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 3/9
A shield of arms, coiichi: a chevron and a canton, PiPE.
Crest on a helmet, lambrequin or short mantling, and wreath,
imperfect.
Legend wanting : ... i ... .
Richard de Piriton, Clerk, of co. Wore, etc.,
and of Leckliampstead, co. Berks.
12,659. [a.D. 1370.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. I in.
[Add. ch. 20,422.]
A shield of arms : two swords in saltire, betw. four keys.
Perhaps suggested by the emblems of SS. Paul and Peter.
Suspended from a tree.
On the 1. h. side of the shield the legend : —
.... piriton.
Within a carved panel ornamented with small quatrefoils.
« Be • If feamftrfl « ® *< »
Beaded border.
John Pistor.
See Thomas Hattchett.
Hugh de Plaiz.
12.660. [Late 12th or early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from
chipped impression. \\ in. [Ixxx. 58.]
A shield of arms of early shape : per pale, a lion passant,
Playse, or Plaiz. Above the shield four small pellets in
cross ; on the r. h. side an estoile of six points, on the 1. h.
side a crescent.
+ SIGI GONIS D6 : PLAIZ :
Beaded borders.
Alan Plant, of B?trgh, co. Lmc, or John, soii r^ Gilbert,
Plant, of tlie same.
12.661. [a.D. 1320.] Uncoloured, creamy-white: very
indistinct, f in. [Harl. ch. 54 H. 44.]
A lozenge-shaped shield of arms : a fess betw. two crosses
(crosslet, and other obscure charges ?).
In place of the legend a wavy scroll, ornamented with
foliage and flowers.
Cecilia, wife of Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York
{dau. (/Ralph Neville, Earl of Westmorland).
12.662. Plaster cast of No. 12,093. [Ixxxix. 51.]
For description, see Add. ch. 15,478, No. 12,093.
38o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Edmond Plantagenet, ob. 1295, Earl of Lancaster,
Leicester, Derby and Cliampagiw, Lord of JMoiunouth,
Steward of England, snriiaiiied " Crouchbackr
Second son of King Henry III.
Eirst Seal.
12.663. [a.d. 1273.] Palc-grecn, semi-opaque : very im-
perfect. If in. [xxxv. 22 B.]
A lion with three bodies conjoined to one head in the
centre : a device derived from the heraldic charges on the
shield of arms of England.
[^ SIGILLVM : eDMVNDll : FILM : R€GIS : ANIGLIG :]
12.664. Sulph. cast from a perfect but indistinct impres-
sion, probably that preserved at the Heralds' College, and
referred to by Sandford, Gcncal. Hist., p. 103, margin. [D.C.,
F. 659.]
e» SIGILLVM : eOMVNDI : FILM : RGGIS : ANGL16 :
Sandford, Gcncal. Ilist., j). 102, f. i. (Incorrect.)
Second Seal.
12.665. [a.d. 1283.] Green: originally fine, now imper-
fect, il in. [Add. ch. 15,774.]
A shield of arms : three lions passant guardant, in pale,
England ; over all a label of as many points, each charged
with as many fleurs-de-lis, Edmond Crouchback.
DM IS : ANGLI6 : DCNIS : MONGM
12.666. [a.d. 1286.] Greenish-brown, mottled : originally
fine, edge chipped. [Add. ch. 20,518.]
© € ILIVS : ReGIS : ANGLI
MONeMVTe.
12.667. [a.d. 12S6.] Green: fine, edge chipped. [Stowe
ch. 114.]
© eOMVNDVS : FILIVS : RGGIS : ANGLIC :
DNS : MONeMVTe.
12.668. Plaster cast from chipped impression, [l.xxxi.x. 39.]
ei 6DMV . . VS : FILIVS : R6GIS : ANGLie :
DNS : MONeMVTe.
For a false equestrian seal of this prince, see Add. ch. 11,302. For
the Golden Bulla of this prince (Sandford, Gcneal. Hist., p. 105),
see -xliii. 73.
Edmund Plantagenet, Baron of Wodstoke,
A,th Earl of Kent ; younger son of King Edivard I.
A.D. 1321-1330.
12.669. Plaster cast from chipped impression. i in.
[xcii. 28.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 38 1
A shield of arms : ENGLAND, within a bordure. Within a
pointed gothic quatrefoil panel.
* S' GAD . . . Dl • FILM ARDI 6.
Beaded border.
Sandford, Gcncal. Hist., p. 215.
12,670. Another : from chipped and indistinct impression,
[l.xxxix. 38.]
* S' 6ADIV1VNDI • FILII • eOWARDI . . . NGL ....
Edmund Plantagenet, ob. 1402, Duke of York,
Earl of Cambridge, etc., sicrnained "of Langley"
Fifth son of King Ediuard HI,
First Seal.
12.671. [A.D. 1391.] Red: fine, sharp, edge nearly all
chipped away. 2 in. [Add. ch. 8133.]
A shield of arms, couche: quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE (AN-
CIENT) ; 2, 3, England, over all in chief a label of three
points, each charged with as many torteaux, EDMUND OF
Langley. Crest on a helmet, short lambrequin, diapered
with foliage, on a chapeau a lion statant guardant, cnrag^,
tail extended, crowned, differenced on the neck as in the
shield of arms. Supporters, two falcons, each holding with
beak and claw a long scroll which extends backwards over
his body, inscribed with the motto : —
/«/« nott A« otijrr >«/«
Doyle (iii. 742) reads the motto : — Uou rfpoir, erroneously.
All within a finely carved gothic quatrefoil ornamented
along the inner edge with small quatrefoils or ball-flowers.
«<*!«> Stst JJmun
Second Seal.
12.672. [A.D. 1385-1402.] Plaster cast from chipped and
indistinct impression. 2\ in. [Ixxxix. 50.]
A shield of arms, cojicli^: quarterly, as in No. 12,671. Over
all, in chief, a label charged with obscure differences. Crest
and helmet, etc., as before. Supporters, two falcons, in the
beak of each a long scroll, folded and reflexed over its back,
inscribed with a French motto.
«« tco • a t I Id
Within a finely carved gothic quatrefoil with ogee cusps,
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils or
ball-flowers.
!«. •». Signium • rflmunUt • filii • rrgts • anglt'c • *< »
!«.!«. Ducts • rJjovaci • tx • comitis • rautcljitgaic *<*<
382 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Edward Plantagenet, Earl of Chester, son of Henry III.,
afterw. King Edw. J.
12,673. [Before A.D. 1272.] Sulph. cast from good im-
pression. I J in. [D.C., F. 21 1.]
A shield of arms : England, with a label of five points.
Within a finely carved gothic panel of eight points.
© SIGILL' : GDWARDI : FIL" : REGIS : ANGL" :
COMITIS : C6STR' :
Edward Plantagenet, 2nd Duke of York, ob. A.D. 141 5,
Earl of Cambridge, Rutland, and Cork,
Lord of Tindal, Constable of England, K.G.
12,674. [A.D. 1403.] Red : very fine fragment. About
21 in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. xxv. 13.]
A shield of arms, concha : quarterly, r, 4, FRANCE
(Modern) ; 2, 3, England. Over all a label of three points
[each charged with as many castles (.')] to show his descent
from a daughter of Castile]. Crest, on a helmet and short
mantling or lambrequin, on a chapeau, turned up ermine, a
lion statant [guardant, crowned], the tail extended [accoUed
with a label of three points, each charged with three roundles].
Supporters, two ostrich feathers, the quills chained, labelled,
the r. h. label in.scribed : pur , the 1. h. feather wanting.
Sandford, Geneal. Hist., pp. 374, 380 n, describes the motto :
trl) titrn. Background diapered lozengy with a rose of five
leaves in each interstice. All within a carved gothic quatrc-
foil panel, ornamented along the inner edge with small pellets
and trefoils, alternated, each set on a cusp or finial.
[S' ft clUuarDi js Uurts ss riiorart ft romitis ft raits
tri)]rtg[ic] ft nmi[anDtc ft z ft forcacic ft 2 ji
Domini ft 5c ft] tinDalr.
Sandford, Geneal. Hist., p. 380. Doyle, Baronage, iii. 743, dcscril^es
the differentiation of the labels on the shield of arms, as " six castles,
with as many lions rampant."
Henry Plantagenet, 4//^ Earl of Lancaster {?).
12,675. [A.D. 1345-135 1.] Plaster cast from fine impres-
sion. I J- in. [Ixxxix. 41.]
A shield of arms : ENGLAND, with a label of three points,
each charged with as many fleurs-de-lis. Suspended by a
strap from a tree of three branches. Betw. two wyverns.
^ SIGILLVM ■HCNRICI • COMITIS • LANCASTRie.
Beaded borders.
HERALDIC SEALS. 383
Another seal, as Duke of Lancaster, Earl of Derby, Leicester,
and L incoln. Seneschal of England.
12.676. [a.d. 1351-1362.] Plaster cast tinted brown, fine
impression, i-f in. [Ixxxviii. 38.]
A shield of arms : England, with a label of three points,
each charged with as many fleurs-de-lis. Crest on a chapeau,
turned up ermine, a lion of England statant guardant,
crowned, the tail hanging down. In the background on each
side a small sprig of two cinquefoiled roses. Within a finely
carved and traced gothic panel, ornamented along the inner
edge with small roses and flowers.
SIGILL' • HENRICl DVCIS • LANCASTR'.
Beaded border.
12.677. Plaster cast of No. 12,676. [Ixxxix. 46.]
12.678. [a.d. 1351.] Red: originally fine, injured by
being badly cast. [Add. ch. 22,443.]
SIGILL' â– H DVGI . . . ANCASTR'.
12.679. [a.d. 1359.] Dark red: fine, chipped, imperfect.
[Add. ch. 21,445.]
SIGILL' • HeNRICI-CDVCjIS-LANCASTR'.
Sandford, Gcncal. Hist., p. 102 (incorrect), p. 112.
Another Seal.
12.680. [a.d. 1347.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion, i^ in. [xciv. 56.]
A shield of arms : ENGLAND, with a label of three points.
Betw. three pairs of slipped leaves. Within a carved gothic
panel of eight points, ornamented on the inner edge with
small ball-flowers.
Ss S' HGNRICI • COMITIS • LANGASTRI6 • DeRBY6 • LeiC6STRI6 •
ex â– seNescALL' anglig.
Beaded border.
Henry Plantagenet, of Lancaster, Earl of Derby, etc.,
afterw. King Henry IV.
12,681. [a.d. 1387.] Red : fine, well preser\'ed. i|- in.
[Add. ch. 21,700.]
A demi-angel, with expanded wings, holding up before her
a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE (ANCIENT) ; 2, 3,
England, over all, in chief, a label of five points, each
charged with three fleurs-de-lis (Doyle, i. 552, gives a variant
form of the label). Within a carved panel, ornamented with
small quatrefoils.
^ Sigtllum 6 lyrnrici si ILanraftric ft Comitis & Orrtir:
384 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
12.682. Plaster cast from No. 12,681. [Ixxxix. 45.]
12.683. Plaster cast from chipped impression. [l.xxxix.
44]
A jwther seal, as Earl of Derby, Hereford, and Northaiiipto)i,
Lord of Brecknock.
12.684. [a. I). 1395.] Plaster cast from impression slightly
chipped, and indistinct in parts. 2 in. [Ixxxix. 36.]
A shield of arms, coiic/u' : quarterly, I, 4, FRANCE
(Ancient) ; 2, 3, England, over all a label of five points,
each charged with three fleurs-de-lis. Crest and supporters
as in No. 12,676 : the legend or motto in the ribbon
indistinct : —
t!S_jjf_ra net (?)
Within a carved border as in No. 12,685.
Stg'. Ijrnrirt : lancaftnr : roimtis • flcrtijc : tjcrfoiUic :
z : norlj'mptofi : Dni : brrUrn't.
Beaded border.
Another seal, as " Dnke of Lancaster, Earl of Derby,
Lincoln, Leicester, Hereford, and Northampton,
Stezvard of England," Duke of Hereford,
Lord of Brecknock, etc.
12.685. [a.D. 1399.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
2. Lin. [Ixxxix. 43.]
A shield of arms, coucM: per pale, dex., per pale, dcx.,
Edward the Confessor (cf. No. 259) ; sin., quarterly,
I, 4, France (Ancient) ; 2, 3, England, over all a label of
ein-ht points ; sin., a bend cotised betw. six lioncels passant,
bendwise, BOHUN. Crest on a helmet and short ornamental
mantling or lambrequin diapered with foliage, on a chapeau,
turned up ermine, a lion statant guardant, crowned, the tail
extended downwards. Supporters, two ostrich feathers, tips
turned towards the crest, with a label or ribbon entwined
around them in five turns, and inscribed : —
So _ uc _ xtv _ ne.
Background replenished with sprigs of broom or planta
genista, in allusion to the surname. Within a carved panel,
ornamented along the inner edge with cinquefoil roses.
%\ Ijcnrirt : Dr : lanrartiia : [»u]cis : IjcrforU' : routis :
Dcibic : 2 • norljamptou : Dni : hrcrnonir.
HERALDIC SEALS. 385
12,686. [a.d. 1399.] Red: originally fine, much injured.
[Add. ch. 5829.]
%\ Ijcnrici : tic IjfifovO : cofittB :
Drr noutf.
Henry Plantagenet.
See Henky de Lancaster.
Humphrey Plantagenet, 2;id Duke of Gloucester (?).
12,687. [a.d. 1414-1446.] Red: from ring with mark of
setting, -i in. [xxxvi. 146.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, FRANCE (MODERN);
2, 3, England. Within a bordure indistinctly charged.
In the field the motto : —
lopalc : z : fafllr.
Within a gothic quatrefoil panel.
Beaded border.
Joan Plantagenet, Princess of Wales,
wife of Edzvard the Black Prince, Duchess of Cortiivall,
Countess of Chester and Kent, and Lady of Wake.
12.688. [a.d. 1380.] Red: fine, edge and other parts
injured by pressure, i^ in. [Add. ch. 27,703.]
Within a finely carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil, a shield
of arms: per pale, dex., quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE (Ancient) ;
2, 3, England, with label of three points for difference,
Prince Edward ; sin., England, within a bordure,
Edmund Plantagenet, of Woodstock, Earl of Kent.
Over the shield the initial letter IS, at the sides the initial
letters I. P.
ss S' • tolj'c • i)'»riptssc . . . . tr z . luaU' • Durissc •
cornufa* • B • romttissc • crstv • z • banctr.
Cf. Sandford, Geneal. Hist., p. 184.
12.689. Plaster cast from No. 12,688. [Ixxxix. 34.]
Johanna Plantagenet, Duchess of York, wid. of
Ed.mund Plantagenet, Duke of York ;
wife of Henry Bromflet, Chcvr.
5^^ Johanna Bromflet, No. 7842.
VOL. IIL 2 c
386 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Plantagenet, yd Earl of Kent.
A.D. 1332-I352.
12,690. Plaster cast from fine but chipped impression.
14- in. [.Kcii. 31.]
A shield of arms : three lions passant guardant in pale,
within a bordure. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree.
Within an elaborately traced gothic panel, ornamented with
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
liigiU . . . toiwnnis : romttis : fe[a]ncir.
John Plantagenet, " OF Gavst," Duke of Lancaster,
Earl of Richuioiid, Derby, Lincoln, Leicester, etc..
Steward of England. Fourth son of King Edward III.
[A.D. 1 362- 1 399.]
Privy Seal.
12.691. [A.D. 1363.] Red: fine, the edge and almost the
whole legend destroyed. About 2^ in. when perfect. [Harl.
ch. 43. E. 14.]
A shield of arms, couclie : quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE
(Ancient) ; 2, 3, England, over all in chief a label of three
points ermine, JOHN OF Gaunt. Crest on a helmet and
short mantling diapered, on a chapeau a lion statant
guardant, crowned, charged on the neck with a label as on
the arms, the tail hanging down. Supporters, two falcons,
each standing on a padlock, and essaying to open the same.
The background replenished with sprigs of foliage. Within
a carved gothic quatrefoil, ornamented along the inner edge
with small quatrefoils.
S' p'uat' : toi)'[ti3 : Bucis : lanraftr' : romtt' : rtdjfinonD' :
Bcrfa' : line' : If»r' : scncfraUr :] angl'.
12.692. Sulph. cast of No. 12,691. [D.C., F. 423.]
12.693. Plaster cast from fine impression. [Ixxxix. 47.]
Sandford, Geneal. Hist., p. 244.
A nother seal of the above, as King of Castile and Leon, etc.
12,694. [A.D. 1386.] Red: originally fine, badly chipped.
About 2 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 13,910.]
Armorial bearings not on a shield : per pale, dex., quarterly,
I, 4. Castile : 2, 3, Leon ; sin., quarterly, I, 4, France
(Ancient) ; 2, 3, England, with a label of three point.s,
ermine. The first and fourth quarters of each impalement
raised, and the second and third countersunk. Within a
HERALDIC SEALS. 387
carved border, ornamented with cinquefoils along the inner
edge.
iot'ts S Oft § cgts §
c . .
Sandford, Geneal. Hist., p. 244.
12.695. [a.D. 1392.] Red: fine, edge chipped. 2-L in.
[Add. ch. 8125.]
Armorial bearings not on a shield : per pale, as in
No. 12,694, but with the English Royal quarterings on the
dexter and the Castilian on the sinister side. Within a
carved border ornamented as in No. 12,694.
[* S' : ioijaiints :] filtt : regis : angltr : Hurts :
com : Dftt' ; Itnf ; z : IcijC : srnrfraUt : a[ng]lic :
Carved border.
12.696. [a.D. 1392.] Red: injured by pressure in parts,
imperfect. [Add. ch. 1 1,310]
» S' : to . n : z : lane' :
: Sf Jif fca jtgltr.
John Plantagenet, so7i of King Henry IV.,
Dnke of Bedford, etc., ob. 1435.
12.697. [a.D. 1403-1414.] Plaster cast from fine impres-
sion, chipped at edge. 2f in. [Ixxix. 31.]
A shield of arms, couclte : quarterly, i, 4, Franxe
(Modern) ; 2, 3, England, over all a label of three points
(ermine ?). Crest on a helmet and short mantling or lambre-
quin, on a chapeau turned up ermine, a lion statant guardant,
crowned, gorged with a label as in the arms. Supporters,
two ostrich feathers entwined with a ribbon, inscribed with
the motto : —
5o__b_c_r_ct_itr.
Background replenished with sprigs of the broom or planta-
genista.
® !* Stgillit ...'«**<**<«»< : tof)annts : ftitt :
*!«, *». «!«. ®a<. ijf'Wtct *< : s* regis *< : s* aitglic :
A notker seal of the above, as Duke of Bedford,
Regent of France, Earl of Kendal, etc.
12.698. [a.D. 1429] Red: originally fine and large,
fragmentary, injured by pressure. About 3^ in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 3658.]
0. A shield of arms, cou/r/u' : quarterly, [i], 4, France
2 C 2
388 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
(Modern) ; 2, [3], England, with a label of five points.
Crest on a helmet and short mantling-, on a chapeau turned
ermine a lion statant guardant [crowned], gorged with a
label of five points (ermine ?). Supporters, dex., an eagle ;
sin., a wild boar. In the background [on each side] an
ostrich feather with a label or ribbon entwined around the
quill, inscribed with an illegible motto. Background re-
plenished with sprigs of foliage.
c • fecnUalt • a
R. A small round counterseal. i in. A shield of arms :
as in the abv.
The conjectural engraving in Sandford, Gencal. Hist., p. 246, is
incorrect.
Katharine,*/^//', of Sir Payne Roet, Gtiienne king at arms,
ividoxv of WViGVi* DE SWYNFORD, A';//., jC^f/zn-i- 0/
Lancaster, etc., widoiv of JOHN Plantagenet of Gaunt,
son of King Edivard III., King of Castile and Leon,
Duke of Lajicaster, etc.
12,699. [a.D. 1403.] Red : very Imperfect, indistinct.
About If in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 44 A. 12.]
A circular shield of arms: per pale, dex., quarterly, i, 4,
France (Ancient) ; 2, 3, England, a label of three points,
ermine, John of Gaunt ; sin., three Katharine wheels, two
and one, RoET.
lancaftr
Carved border.
Cf. Sandford, Ccncal. Hist., p. 253.
Leonel, or Lionel Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence,
Earl of Ulster, Lord of Connaught,
yd son of King Edivard IIL A.D. 1 362-1 368.
Privy Seal.
12,700. [A.D. 1368.] Red: injured, indistinct. About
2 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 19,806.]
A shield of arms, coiichc : quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE
(Ancient) ; 2, 3, England, with a label of three points
[each charged with a canton], Clare. Crest on a helmet
and cap-of-maintenance, the lion crest of ENGLAND. Sup-
porters, dex., a lion ; sin., an eagle rising. Inner ^[border
ornamented with cusps or engrailings, terminated in trefoils.
Oucts • clarrnctc • comitis
* Doyle ; Sir Otes, Sandford.
HERALDIC SEALS. 389
Margaret, Countess of Kent, dan. ^JOHN, Lord Wake,
ivife of Edmund Plantagenet,
of Woodstock, E. of Kent.
12.701. \ob. A.D. 1349.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
\\ in. [xcii. 29.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., three lions passant
guardant, in pale, within a (dimidiated) bordure ; sin., two
bars in chief, three roundles, Wake. Within an elaborately-
traced gothic device consisting of two equilateral triangles,
interlaced with six large, six medium- sized, and twelve
small circular countersunk panels ; the larger ones each
bearing a lion rampant, and those of medium size each a
cinquefoil.
No legend.
Margaret Plantagenet, Coitntcss of Salisbury,
dau. of George, Duke of Clarence, Earl of Salisbury.
12.702. [a. D. 1 5 14.] Red: originally fine, very imperfect.
2i- in. [Harl. ch. 43 F. 8.J
A demi-angel, draped, the wings expanded, holding before
her a large shield of arms of ornamental shape : quarterly
of eight pieces, i, 2, taken together quarterly ; i. iv. FRANCE
(Modern) ; ii. iii., England, over all in chief a label of
three points, with illegible charges, CLARENCE ; 3, Neville
(with a label); 4, BeauchaMP; 5, WARWICK; 6, MONTAGU;
7, MontheRxMER ; 8, Clare, quartering Despencer.
Legend on a scroll : —
«< COMITISSE » SARV . . .
Carved borders.
Sandford, Cencal. Hist., p. 373.
12.703. [a.D. 1527.] Red : injured. [Harl. ch. 43 F. 10.]
"l^ S' • MARGARETE /« COMITISSE -« SARVM olo
12.704. Sulph. cast from No. 12,703. [D.C., H. 90.]
Lady Matildis Plantagenet,
Countess of Cambridge {dau. of THu^L\S. Lord Clifford, and
Elizabeth, dau. of Thomas, Lord Roos of Hatnlake),
Second wife of RICHARD PlantagENET,
i,tk Earl of Cambridge.
12,705. [a.D. 1430.] Red : originally fine, chipped, i-i in.
[Add. ch. 20,598.]
A demi-angel draped, the wings expanded, holding before
her a large shield of arms: per pale, dex:, quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE
(Modern) ; 2, 3, England, over all in chief a label of three
points [each charged with three torteaux], all within a
390 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
bordure charged with ten lions rampant, PlantAGENET OF
Cambridge ; sin., quarterly, i, 4, cheiiuy, a fess, Clifford;
2, 3, six annulets, ViPOUNT.
Legend on a scroll : —
SigiUu itlattW • Bf • gorUc • comitiffc • rantcijrig'.
Sandford, Gcncal. Hist., p. 385.
Matildis, or Maud of Lancaster, Cojintess of Ulster,
dan. of Henry Plantagenet, yd Earl of Lancaster,
andW.wV) Chawokth, his wife.
12,706. [a.D. 1347.] Red: originally very fine, imperfect
in several parts. About \\ in. [Harl. ch. 43 C. 47.]
Four shields of arms, arranged in cross : I, wanting ;
2, diapered lozengy, in each interstice a roundle. A cross,
Ulster ; 3, a cross lozengy or engrailed, in the first quarter
a fleur-de-lis, Ufford ; 4, a cross lozengy-shapcd, barruly
an orle of martlets, Chaworth. In the centre of the seal a
rose. Within a richly cusped gothic quatrefoil, ornamented
along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
. . : . . ILL'V • MATI Se . VLT
Richard Plantagenet, Earl of Chester,
afterzii. Kiu^ Richard II.
12,707. [a.D. 1377.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. I| in. [Ixxxix. 32.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i. 4. FRANCE (ANCIENT);
2, 3, England, over all in chief a label of three points.
Within a carved gothic trefoil panel, ornamented along the
inner edge with small quatrefoils.
ss . . . . Stgi rirarDt ^ : «< romttts : crftrir : *<
Richard Plantagenet, ^rd Duke of York, Earl of March
and Ulster, Lord of Wigmore and Clare,
Lieut. -Gen. and Governor of France and Normandy, K.G.
A.D. 1415-1460.
First Seal.
12,708. [a.D. 1436.] Red: fine fragments. 2^ in. [Harl.
ch. 43 E. 48.]
A shield of arms, couche : quarterly, i, 4, Fr.\NCE
(Modern) ; 2, 3, England, over all a label of three points
[each charged with as many torteaux]. Crest on a helmet, and
ornamental flowing mantling, on a chapeau turned up ermine,
HERALDIC SEALS. 391
a lion statant guardant, crowned, gorged with a label as in
arms. On each side an ostrich feather labelled.
Legend on a scroll : —
-igillum «< romttis m.irri)ir ft
ulton gjemorc ft Df flarf.
12.709. Sulph. cast of No. 12,708. [D.C., G. 201.]
12.710. [a.d. 1448.] Red : fine fragments. [Cott. ch.
V. 23.]
or fomitis marrijt'f et
ttltontf Bom : Df toiggfinorf ct He . . . .
12.711. [a.d. 1452.] Red : originally fine, imperfect.
[Add. ch. 17,242.]
*igtUum «< rtrarDi Hurts fiior romttts marrfjif ft
ult gg . . f ft
Sandford, Geneal. Hist., pp. 374, 386.
Another Seal.
12.712. [a.d. 1436.] Red : fine fragments. 3| in. [Add.
ch. 425.]
An ornamental shield of arms: as before in No. 12,708,
with the differences of torteaux on the points of the label
distinctly shown. Crest and ostrich feathers as before. The
feather-quill chained, and above the label a rose. Supporters,
dex., a falcon ; sin., a lion [for the Earldom of March]. Back-
ground replenished with sprigs of foliage and flowers.
St : Uu . . . . iiijor s : mar ....
rnatons lirgni
franrif at . . uratits norm
Inner border car\ed on the inside with small quatrefoils,
outer border with fleurs-de-lis, and lions passant, quarterly.
12.713. [a.d. 1445.] Red : fragments. [Harl. ch. 43
E-50.]
R. A small round counterseal. f in. diam., a lion sejant
guardant. In the field over its back, a flower slipped and
leaved. Within an engrailed bordure.
Sandford, Geneal. Hist., pp. 374, 386.
Richard Plantagenet, ^rd Duke of York,
ob. A.D. 1460.
Signet.
12,714. [.\.D. 1446.] Red : injured. i in. [Add. ch.
15,452-]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE (MODERN) ;
392 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
2, 3, England, over all a label of three points in chief.
Betw. three trefoiled sprigs.
Cabled border ornamented along the inner side with small
trefoils.
Richard Plantagenet, yd Duke of Gloiicester,
dftcno. King Richard III.
12.715. [a.D. 1473.] Red: fine, well preserved. Originally
encircled with a twisted rush, -f in. [Harl. ch. 43 F. 5.]
A shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE (Modern);
2, 3, England, over all a label of three points, ermine [each
charged with a canton]. Betw. three estoiles. Within a
cusped panel.
Carved border ornamented on the inner side with small
annulets.
12.716. Sulph. cast. [D.C., A. 88*.]
12.717. Plaster cast tinted brown, [xci. 56.]
Thomas Plantagenet, 2ud Earl of Lar/castcr, etc.
See No. 6331.
12.718. [a.D. 1 3 14.] Red: originally fine, very imperfect,
li in. [Harl. ch. 43 C. 46.]
A shield of arms : three lions passant guardant, in pale, in
chief over all a label of as many points [each charged with as
many fleurs-de-lis].
S' • THOMG ■COMI TRIG. «*
Beaded border.
12.719. Sulph. cast of No. 12,718. [D.C., F. 184.]
12.720. Piaster cast from good impression. [Ix.xxix. 40.]
fis : S' THOMe : COMITIS ■LANCASTRI6. «<
Thomas Plantagenet,
Duke of Gloucester, Earl of Essex and Buckingham,
Lord High Coistablc of England, K.G., etc..
Sixth son of King Edivard III.
12,721. [a.D. 1394.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
2\ in. [Ixxxix. 37.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE (Ancient) ;
2, 3, England, within a bordure, Thomas of Woodstock.
Above the shield a swan rising, ducally collared and chained.
At each side an ostrich feather with a garter along the quill,
buckle downwards, labelled.
* Stgillu • tijomc : filti : regis : Ducis : glouc' • coitts :
fffcr : l)uU' : conftaljular' : anglit.
Inner border carved with roses.
Sandford, Gciical. Hist., p. 229.
HERALDIC SEALS. 393
12,722. [a.D. 1396.] Red : fine, very imperfect. [Add.
ch. 30,358.]
tijomc : filii : regis : Oucis
aug ...
Siznet.
"{>
12.723. [a.D. 1385-1397.] Plaster cast from good impres-
sion, chipped. 1 in. [Ixxxi.x. 42.]
Three small circular panels, arranged in triangle, with (a
swan ?) in each of the spandrels. In the r. h. panel a shield
of arms : quarterly, I, 4, FRANCE (ANCIENT) ; 2, 3, ENG-
LAND. Within a bordure, THOMAS OF WOODSTOCK. In
the 1. h. panel a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, BoHUN ;
2, 3, two bends. In the upper panel, on a helmet and
chapeau, turned up ermine, a lion statant guardant, crowned.
Sccrctunt : tijomc : Due : glouccftiic.
Cf. No. 6334.
Thomas Plantagenet, 2.nd Diike of Clarence,
Earl of Albemarle, Steward of England, etc., K.G.
2nd son of Henry IV.
12.724. [a.D. 141 2.] Plaster cast from imperfect impres-
sion. 2f in. [Ixxxix. 33.]
A shield of arms, concha : quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE
(Modern) ; 2, 3, England, over all a label of three points,
each charged with [as many ermine spots ?]. Crest on a
helmet, and chapeau turned up ermine, a lion of England,
crowned, gorged with a label as in the arms. On each side
an ostrich feather charged with ermine spots and labelled.
Background replenished with sprigs of the planta genista.
lit • regis : Ducis : elareneie : eoitis :
alljemarlie : Scnefcalli ♦ angi
Inner border carved.
12.725. [a.D. 141 3.] Red : fine, very imperfect. [Cott.
ch. iv. 30.]
S is : riarenc
. . .m
Sandford, Gciieal. Hist., p. 309.
12.726. Sulph. cast of No. 12,724. [D.C., G. 139.]
son of John Plantagenet (?)
12,727. [14th cent] Plaster cast from imperfect impres-
sion, injured by pressure. About l-ij in. when perfect.
[Ixxxix. 48.]
394 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, France (AnCIENT) ;
2, 3, England, over all a label of three points. Above the
shield a falcon holding it with his beak. Within a finely
carved gothic panel, ornamented along the inner edge with
small quatrcfoils.
StgiU ioij'is If.
Plantagenet.
12,728. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression
of a counterseal or reverse. About 2,^-23. in. diam. when
perfect. [D.C., E. 396.]
A shield of arms : three lions passant guardant in pale,
England.
Legend and edge broken away.
Plantagenet.
12.729. [15th cent.] Plaster cast, tinted red, from in-
distinct impression, f X -,%• in. [xlviii. 9.]
A shield of arms : three lions passant guardant in pale,
England, over all a label of as many points. Within a
trefoil panel.
Richard, son of Geoffrey de Plastowe, co. Derb.
12.730. [a.D. 1854.] Red: indistinct in places. Ig in.
[WoU. ch. vi. 53.]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a bend three towers. Above
the shield a fleur-de-lis, at each side a small flower. Within
a gothic star-shaped panel of eight points, ornamented along
the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
Legend betw. the points : — â–
AP__6Rrn__SVY_6 De^MeY_NT_CO_NV.
{Ouvert sins et de viaint coiiim.)
John de Pie
12,731. [A.D. 1393.] Red: indistinct, injured by pressure,
imperfect. |f in. [Cott. ch. xxix. 66.]
A shield of arms : six leaves, three, two, and one, within a
bordure. Within a carved gothic quatrefoil panel.
Legend betw. the points : —
s' • lOH' • De PL€ .... esse weLeo
HERALDIC SEALS. 395
Another Seal.
\1,1Z1. [a.D. 1393.] Creamy-white: indistinct. \ in.
Perhaps a counterscal of No. 12,731. [Cott. ch. xxix. 66.]
A shield of arms: as in No. 12,731. Within a pointed
quatrefoil.
John de Plessetis, al. Plessets, 8/// Earl of Warivick.
ob. A.D. 1263.
12,733. [a.D. 1246?] Plaster cast from imperfect im-
pression. About \\ in. when perfect, [xcii. 98.]
A shield of arms, of early shape : six annulets, three, two,
and one, for Plessets.
^ S' lOH'IS : D6 SeTIS
wiCHie.
Cf. Add. ch. 25,927, A.D. 1248.
John Plecy, son and Jieir ^/JOHN LenuEISY,
of COS. Buck, and Oxon.
12.734. [a.D. 1372.] Red: indistinct, f x ii in. [Add.
ch. 22,609.]
Oval : a shield of arms : six annulets, three, two, and one,
PlessY. Within a carved quatrefoil panel, the inner edge
ornamented.
In the field the initial letters S. L P. {Sigillum Johannis
Plecy).
Matildis de Plessy, al. Pleicetis.
Seal used by Johanna Lyttelton, called Mayel.
12.735. [a.D. 1410.] Red : originally fine, chipped. |- in.
[Harl. ch. 79 B. 8.]
A shield of arms : per pale, de.v., three stirrups leathered,
two and one, perhaps for Scudamore, or GiFFORD ; sin., six
annulets, three, two, and one, with a label of three points for
difference. Betw. two wyverns sans wings. Above the
shield a small trefoiled sprig.
» S' MATILDIS ■D6 ■PLglCeTIS.
Beaded borders.
12.736. Sulph. cast of No. 12,735. [D.C., G. 125.]
Robert de Tlesynton, of London.
12,737. [A.D. 1367.] Dark-red; chipped, injured by
pressure. | in. [Cott. ch. xxviii. 82.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three lions rampant.
396 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Suspended by a strap from a forked and notched tree. Betw.
two roses. Within a carved sixfoil panel.
a . . t : DC : p on.
John Plomer.
Seal used by WlLLI.\M Lestrydge, of All Saints', Hertford.
12,738. [a.D. i6i2.] Red: indistinct. 4 X i in. [Add.
ch. 35.486.]
Oval: an ornamental shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4, a
fess (ermine ?) betw. six martlets ; 2, 3, three lions' heads
erased (?). Above the shield the initial letters 1. P.
Thomas Plomer, Citizen and Grocer, of London.
12.739. [a.D. 1602.] Red. f x -^ in. [Add. ch. 36,276.]
Oval : a shield of arms of ornamental shape : quarterly,
1, 4, a fess (ermine?) betw. six martlets; 2, 3, three lions'
faces. Above the shield the initial letters T. P.
Beaded border.
Bartholomew de Plom.thone, of co. Suss.
12.740. [a.D. 1361.] Creamy-white: very indistinct.
I- X 44- in. [Add. ch. 17,326.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a crescent enclosing a mullet of
six points pierced. Suspended by a strap from a tree.
S' lOH'
Robert de Plumtun.
Seal attached to a charter of NiGELL,
son c/ Robert de Plumtone, of co. York. Temp. Edw. I.
12,741. \Temp. Edw. III.] Red : originally fine, chipped,
indistinct in places. Apparently cut from a deed of later
date than that to which it is now appended. I-J5- in. [Add.
ch. 16,630.]
A shield of arms, conch^: five fusils in fess, Plumpton.
Crest on a helmet and short mantling or lambrequin, out of a
ducal coronet a hind's head. In the background, on the 1. h.
side, a crowned 0. Within a finely carved ogival gothic
panel ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
[S] ROBeCRJTI D6 PLVMTV[N'].
Robert, son of ROBERT de Plomptona, of co. York.
12,742. \Temp. Edw. II.] Dark-green, f in. [Add. ch.
16,705.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 397
A shield of arms : five fusils in fess, Plumptox. Betw.
three wyverns.
« S' ROBGRTI DG PLVMTVNA.
Beaded borders.
Thos. and Ann Plume.
See Robert Dallisox.
Walter Plumer, al. Plomer, of JSIitcham, co. Stirr., Esq.,
afterw. Sir WALTER PluxlmeR, Bart.
12.743. [a.D. 1658.] Red : indistinct. ^ x ii in. [Add.
ch. 35.433-]
Oval : a shield of arms : uncertain charges. Crest on a
helmet and ornamental mantling, a demi-lion, rampant, in his
paws an indistinct object, probably a branch of palm, for
PLU-MMER.
Anotlier Seal.
12.744. [a.D. 1683.] Red: very indistinct. iX| in.
[Add. ch. 35.907-]
Oval : a crest, apparently a tree (?).
Nicholas Poinz, 2nd Baron (.').
12,745. [a.D. 1 307-1 3 1 2.?] Plaster cast from fine im-
pression. -I in. [xcii. 97.]
A shield of arms : barry of eight, PoiXTZ, over all a label
of five points in chief Above the shield a helmet crested
with a fan-plume, betw. two small flowers. At each side of
the shield a wavy sprig of foliage and flowers.
â– S' â– NICHOLAI â– POINZ â–
Beaded borders.
Alice {dan. 0/ THOMAS Chaucer), vuidow of
\\'n.LL\M de la Pole, \th Earl of Suffolk ; Duchess of Suffolk.
12.746. [a.D. 1459.] Red. -^ in. [Harl. ch. 54 I. 16.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a fess betw. three lions'
faces, DE LA Pole ; sin., a lion rampant, queue fourchee, for
Chaucer. Within an engrailed panel.
Cabled border.
12.747. [A.D. 1469.] Red. [Harl. ch. 54 I. 18.]
Edmund de La Pole, Chevr., of co. Suff.
12,748. [A.D. 1414.] Red : originally fine, injured in
places. I J in. [Cott. ch. xxviii. 87.]
A shield of arms, couchi: a fess betw. three lions' faces,
398 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
DE LA Pole. Crest on a helmet, an old man's head in pro-
file, wreathed about the temples. Supporters, two lions
sejant guardant, each on a mount. Above the head of each
a cusped point.
: :5(gtUum : fUmuuDt ; Dr : la : pole :
12,749. Sulph. cast from No. 12,748. [D.C., G. 143.]
Edmund de La Pole, ^rd Duke of Suffolk, K.G.
A.D. 1491-1513.
Signet.
12,750. [A.D. 1495.] Red: injured. -Ji- X -jV in. [Stowe
ch. 234.]
Rectangular : a lion rampant, queue foiirchee.
John de La Vole, Duke of Suffolk, K.G. a.d. 1463-1491.
Signet.
12,751. [a.d. 1488.] Red : originally encircled with twisted
rush. \ in. [Add. ch. 26,309.]
A lion rampant, queue fourchee.
John de La Pole, Clerk, of co. Suff.
12,752. [a.d. 1401.] Red : imperfect, very indistinct.
About I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 53 E. 31.]
A shield of arms : perhaps a fess betvv\ three leopards'
heads, for DE LA Pole. Suspended by a strap from a crutch.
Within a carved panel.
. . glU
John de La "Pole, gth Earl of Lincoln,
nephew of Richard III., etc.. Lieutenant of Ireland.
12.753. [a.d. 1467-1487.] Red: a recent impression from
the brass matrix. 3 in. [xxxv. 37.]
A shield of arms, couchi': quarterly, i, 4, DE LA POLE ;
2, 3, a lion rampant, queue fourchee, CHAUCER or FitzAl.^N,
in chief over all a label of three points. Crest on a helmet,
ornamental foliated mantling and wreath, an old man's head,
couped at the neck, wreathed with a chaplet of quatrefoiled
flowers about the head. Supporters, two heraldic antelopes,
spotted with roundles, collared, chained and ringed.
Legend on a scroll : —
: 5' : tolj'is : romff : Itnroln : ncpot' : xiti :
fcii : rrg' : angl' : sC : lorutrnfr : t'lr : fuc ; ijtb'nif.
Outer border carved and ornamented with small quatrefoils.
12.754. Sulph. cast. [D.C., G. 258.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 399
Michael de La Pole, K)tt., Lord of Wing field,
\st Baron de La Pole, afteriv. Earl of Suffolk (a.D. 1385).
12.755. [a.D. 1384.] Red : originally fine, chipped.
If X If in. [Cott. ch. xxviii. 85.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three lions' or leopards'
faces, DE LA Pole. Suspended by a strap from a forked
tree on a mount. Betw. two lions rampant guardant addorsed.
StgtUum : mirijarlts : Be : la : pole :
12.756. Sulph. cast of No. 12,755. [D.C., F. 552.]
12.757. [a.D. 1384.] Red: fine, chipped. [Cott. ch.
xxviii. 86.]
Sistllum : mirljarlis : flr : la : pole :
Michael de La Pole, A,th Earl of Suffolk.
[A.D. 1 397-141 5.]
12.758. [a.D. 1408.] Red : originally fine, chipped.
If in. [Harl. ch. 54 I. 7.]
A shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4, a fess, betw. three
leopards' heads, DE LA POLE ; 2, 3, on a bend three pairs of
wings, WiNGFlELD. Above the shield a monogram or
numeral It, with a label or sprig of foliage behind it. Pro-
bably to represent the owner's being the second of that
name. Within a finely traced gothic panel, ornamented
along the inner edge with a quatrefoil and slipped trefoils.
» : StgtUn : mirijarlts : Dr : la : polr
. . . uffolrijtf :
12.759. Sulph. cast from No. 12,758. [D.C., G. 123.]
Peter de La '^o\q, of co. York.
12,760. [a.D. 1430.] Red : imperfect. About f in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 20,598.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three crescents, an
annulet for difference. Suspended by a strap from a tree.
Within a carved panel.
sfgtilum : pr
William de La Pole, 6th Earl of Suffolk, Admiral of
Normandy, K.G., etc.. Lord of Briquebec, etc., in Normandy.
[A.D. 141 5-1450.]
12,761. [a.D. 1420.] Red : originally fine, very imperfect.
About 2 in. [L.F.C. xxiii. 19.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, DE L.\ PoLE ; 2, 3,
400 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
WiNGFlELD (see No. 12,758). Crest on helmet, an old man's
head, bearded, wearing a chaplet of flowers.
Legend on a scroll : —
S' • D • toll iti& ' fuffolcfjtf
iriqubrc
In the field on a continuation of the label a motto : —
namar . . vixm ...(?)
William de La Pole, 6i/t Earl of Suffolk, 1st Duke of
Suffolk, K.G. [a.d. 141 5-1450.]
12.762. [a.d. 1436.] Plaster cast from chipped impres-
sion. 2 in. [xcii. 84.]
A shield of arms, couc/u': quarterly, I, 4, a fcss betw.
three lions' faces or leopards' heads, DE LA POLE ; 2, 3, on a
bend three pairs of wings conjoined in lure, WiNGFlELD.
Crest on a helmet, ornamental foliated mantling, and wreath,
an old man's head, bearded.
gutU'c Dc la pollc : * * : rontc
Another Seal.
12.763. [a.d. 1430.] Red : a fragment. About i J to 2 in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 54 I. 12.]
Only the head of an antelope, the sinister supporter of an
armorial achievement, on a background replenished with
sprigs of foliage. In the field the letter : .... iJ. (?)
* St'stUum
Cabled border.
A nether Seal, as Earl of Siffolk and Drejix.
12.764. [a.d. 1430.] Red : fine, slightly chipped. 2 in.
[Harl. ch. 54 I. 10.]
A shield of arms, couM: quarterly, i, 4, DE LA Pole ;
2, 3, WiNGFlELD. Crest on a helmet, and wreath, an old
man's head bearded, wearing a tufted cap. Supporters, two
heraldic antelopes ; field replenished with sprigs of foliage
and flowers.
*' toillcrmi • Dc • la • pole • ro[mit'] • fuffolrijic •
ct • Df • Drftix : *
Cabled border.
12.765. Sulph. cast of No. 12,764. [D.C., G. 1S4.]
12.766. [a.d. 1430.] Red : fine, injured. [Harl. ch.
54 I. 10.]
S' : toillrimt • tuc • l[a • pole • ro]nut' • fuffolrijic •
rt • Df • lirru.t ; *
HERALDIC SEALS. 401
12.767. [A.D. 1430.] Red : injured, imperfect. [Harl. ch.
54 I- II.]
. . . hJtUrniu • Dc • la . . . . e • comit rijic •
rt
12.768. [A.D. 1430.] Red : much injured. [Harl. ch.
54 I- 1 3-]
S' totllcr mit
tux : *
Thomas de Polham.
12,769. [15th cent] Plaster cast. -|f in. [Ixxxix. 56.]
A shield (of arms ?) : a fess betw. two crosses pattee in
chief, in base a dolphin embowed. Betw. three sprigs of
foliage.
+ S THOM6 • 06 • POLHAM *<
Elizabeth Polerde, a/. Pollarde, ividoiv.
12.770. [.\.D. 1568.] Red: fine; from a ring with mark
of the setting. -^ x -rV in. [Add. ch. 26,193.]
Oval : out of a ducal coronet, a (swan ?), in its beak a
horse-shoe.
Beaded border.
12.771. [A.D. 1568.] Another: fragmentary. [Add. ch.
26,192.]
John, son and heir (t/^ John Poleyn, al. Pol ay n,
of Bishop' s-Hatfield, co. Herts.
\'2.,11'2.. [A.D. 135L] Red: fine. I in. [Add. ch. 1988.]
A shield of arms : a fess, over it a bendlet, PoLEVNE.
Betw. two slipped flowers. Within a finely carved panel
composed of a cinquefoil and triangle interlaced, ornamented
along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
a* SIGILLVM •«• lOH'lS *< * POLAYN.
Sir Hugh Pollard, Bart.,
Comptroller of the King's Household.
12,773. [a.d. 1665.] Red, covered with paper before
impression. | X 4 in. [Harl. ch. yj H. i.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, POLLARD ; 2, (3 >),
Pollard, another coat of arms. Cf Harl. MS. 1080, f. 295,
where the 2nd and 3rd quarters are appropriated to other
families. Cf also Harl. MS. 1399, f. 75.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, indistinct.
VOL. HL 2 n
402 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Sir Richard Pollard, of co. Kent (?).
12,774. [a.D. 1542.] Red: injured. | X ^ in. [Ilarl.
ch. 54 I. 29.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a chevron bctw.
three mullets, or pentacles, for Pollard.
Robert Pollard,
of Walthavi Holy Cross, co. Essex. Gentl.
12,775. [a.Ix 1460.] Red : indistinct. J in. [Harl. ch.
80 A. 40.]
A shield of arms : on a bend betw. two crosses cro.'sslet,
three sixfoils. Within an engrailed border or panel.
RVG6S ... DA SCV . . . . T . . A (0
Sir Lewes Pollarde, Bart.
See Robert Gary.
Henry Foisted, of Aldelnirye, co. Surr.
12,776. [a.D. 1555.] Red. -|x-i-in. [Add. ch. 24,633 A.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a fess betw. three cinquefoils
pierced, a hind passant betw. two pheons, for LatewARD,
Laward, al. Lord.
Henry de La Poumerai, sou ^/ Amicia de La Pomeray,
Lord of By ry, of Berry- Pomeroy, co. Devon.
12,777. [a.D. 1351.] Red: fine. [Add. ch. 27,593.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, within a bordure en-
grailed, POMEROY. Above the shield and at each side, a
slipped holly or oak-leaf. Within a carved gothic panel of
eight points, ornamented along the inner edge with small
trefoils.
S! S' : HGNRICI : De ; LA : POVMGRAI :
Beaded border.
Helias de Pomers.
12,778. [a.D. 1350.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
[Ixxxi.x. 54.]
A shield of arms, coiickt': barry of six, a chief gobony,
within a bordure charged with eight apples, POMERIS. Crest
on a helmet and mantling, a crowned head, afirontee, couped
at the neck. Within a carved gothic bilobc.
s H6LIAS oe POMeRS.
HERALDIC SEALS. 403
Richard Poncefot.
12,779. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from good impression.
â– |- in. [Ix.xxviii. 94.]
A shield of arms : three demi-lions rampant, two and one,
for Pauncefoot.
+ S' RICARDI • PONC6FOT :
Guido Pontpuise.
Seal used by JOHN Knolle, of Farezvay, co. Cornw.
12,780. [a.d. 142 1.] Bronze-green: good, i in. [Add.
ch. 13,040.]
A shield of arms, couch^: a bridge of three arches, in
allusion to the name of the owner. Crest on a helmet and
wreath, a leopard's head and neck couped, affrontee. Sup-
porters, two draped female figures. In the background two
small sprigs of foliage.
S : G'DOV PONTPVISe.
Margaret Pontrell.
See Margaret, zvife of Peter de Nuthille.
Sir Edward Ponynges, of co. Surr.
12.781. [a.d. 1506.] Red. | x -t in. [Add. ch. 9074.]
Oval: a key crowned. Crest of POYNIXGS. Betw. the
initial letters 6. P. Over the second letter a helmet.
Afiother Seal of the above, as K.G., Comptroller of the
King's Household.
12.782. [.\.D. 1516.] Red. | X i in. [Add. ch. 1519.]
Oval : a key crowned. Betw. the initial letters e. P.
Within a quatrefoil panel.
Beaded border.
Hugh Ponynges, Knt., son of Thomas Ponynges,
Lord of St. John, of co. Suss.
12.783. [a.d. 1427.] Red : injured. -^ X ^ in. [Harl.
ch. 54 I. n:\
Oval : a key, betw. the initials J). B.
Cabled border.
Isabella de Ponyngges.
12.784. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
\\ in. [Ixxxi.x. 55.]
A shield of arms : three lozenges, two and one, each
2 D 2
404 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
apparently charged with a lion rampant. Betw. two sprigs
of foliage and flowers. Within a carved gothic panel orna-
mented on the inner edge with small quatiefoils.
» SIGILL * ISAB6LL6 * DG * PONYNGG6S «
Robert, Lord de Ponynges, Knt., ift/i Baron, of co. Suss.
12.785. [a.D. 1412.] Red: originally fine, fragmentary.
[Add. ch. 30,227.]
For description, sec next number.
12.786. Plaster cast from fine impression. \~ in.
[l.x.xxix. 59.]
A shield of arms, coiicht': quarterly, 1,4, barry of si.x, over
all a bendlet, PoYNINGS ; 2, 3, three lions passant in pale,
over all a bendlet (Fitz-Payne (?)). Crest on a helmet and
short mantling, a dragon's head, wings displayed. Badges,
dex., a key erect, handle uppermost, surmounted by an
antique crown ; sin., an unicorn statant. Background re-
plenished with sprigs of foliage.
!K Sigtllum *< robmt *< Uomint • Be • pontggcs.
Robert Ponyngges, of co. Oxon., Knt.
12,787. [a.D. 1416.] Red: injured; originally encircled
with twisted rush. -^ in. [Harl. ch. 54 I. 34.]
An unicorn sejant reguardant. In allusion to a badge of
Baron POYNINCS. In the field the letters r. p.
Engrailed border.
Robert de Ponynges, of co. Kent, Knt., 2nd son of
Robert, 5//^ Lord Poynings.
12.788. [a.D. 1424.] Red : cracked, imperfect. About
-i^ X tV in. [Harl. ch. 54 I. 35.]
Oval : a crowned key. Badge of FOYNINGS.
rn : a . . . . aut . . . (?)
Cabled border.
Thomas de Ponyngges.
12.789. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from good impression.
I in. [Ixxxix. 58.]
A shield of arms : barry of six, a bend, charged with an
annulet for difference, for POYNINGS. Suspended by a strap
from a cinquefoil, and betw. two slipped cinquefoils. Within
a pointed quatrefoil panel.
» SIGILLV THOMe DG PONYNGeS.
Beaded border.
12.790. Sulph. cast. [D.C., F. 326.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 405
Thomas de Ponynges, Lord of St. John, of co. Suss.
12.791. [a.D. 1425.] Red: cracked, imperfect, indistinct.
About 2 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 54 I. 36.]
A shield of arms, couclu': field diapered with foliage, on a
chief two estoiles of six points pierced. Crest on a helmet
and tasselled lambrequin, out of a ducal coronet an eagle
rising with expanded wings. Background replenished with
the letter p repeated five times. Within a finely traced
gothic panel carved with a rose of six points en soleil on
each side, and ornamented along the inner edge with small
flowers (.'').
tijom u i . . .
12.792. Sulph. cast of No. 12,791. [D.C., G. 174.]
John Poole, Citizen and Stationer of London.
12,793. [a.D. 1669.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : imperfect, -j-^ X yV in- [Harl. ch. ill H. 36.]
Oval : a shield of arms : uncertain.
Thomas Poole, of Ditcheninge, co. Suss., Gentl.
12.794. [a.D. 1605.] Red : imperfect. About f in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 29,628.]
A shield of arms : seme-de-lis, a lion rampant, PoOLE.
Carved border.
12.795. [a.D. 1605.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 29,629.]
Roger de Poothey, of Hereford (?).
12.796. [Early 14th cent.] Plaster cast. -Jin. [Ixxxix. 53]
On a plaque or roundle : ermine, on a bend three roundles.
Within a carved border, ornamented along the inner edge
with small roundles.
In place of legend a wavy sprig of foliage and flowers.
Cabled border.
Sir Thomas Pope.
12.797. [A.D. 1546.] Red: injured. \ in. [Harl. ch.
86 A. 47.]
Oval : on a wreath, two griffins' heads erased, endorsed,
ducally gorged, or enfiled with a ducal crown. Crest of PoPE.
Bctw. the initial letters T. P.
Richard de Popeley, al. Richard Poplay, or Popeley,
of CO. York.
12,798. [A.D. 141 5.] Dark-green: chipped, indistinct,
in. [Add. ch. 8322.]
406 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three leopards' heads.
Within an engrailed bordure.
12.799. {circ. A.D. 14 17.] Red. [Harl. ch. 112 H. 65.]
Cf. Harl. ch. 112 H. 66, 67.
12.800. [A.D. 1442.] Red : very indistinct. [Cott. ch.
xxviii. a.']
Captain John Popham, Chcvr., Chancellor to the
Duke of Bedford, when Regent of Fi-ance.
12.801. [A.D. 1426.] Red : imperfect. About if in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 11,566.]
A shield of arms, coucJU: quarterly, I, 4, a chevron betw.
ten bezants, six in chief and four in base, PoPHAM ; 2, 3, on
a chief a bezant (?) betw. two bulls' heads cabossed, for
POPHAM, which family bears bucks' heads. Crest on a helmet
and mantling, on a wreath a buck's head, in front of the
throat an annulet. Supporters, dex., a lion rampant ; sin., an
eagle rising.
Legend wanting.
John Popham, of Wellington, co. Seiners., Esq.,
Attorney General, afterzv. Sir John Popham, Lord Chief
Justice of the King's Bench.
12.802. [A.D. 1583?] Red : indistinct, f X I in. [Harl.
ch. 77 G. 3.]
A shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4, on a chief two bucks'
heads cabossed, PoPHAM ; 2, 3, a pair of wings conjoined,
over all a bendlet, Kentisbury, al. Kentish.
See Nichols' Leicestcrsh., vol. ii., pt. 2, p. 445*.
12.803. [A.D. 1606.] Another. [Add. ch. 23,569.]
John Porte, of co. Derby, Esq.
12.804. [A.D. 1520.] Red: indistinct. -jV in. [Woll.
ch. vii. 49.]
On a mount, an eagle, close, in the beak a cross formec
fitchee. Crest of Porte. Background replenished with
wavy sprigs. ^
John Porter, of Lamberhurst, co. Kent, Gentl.
12.805. [A.D. 1618.] Red: injured. About iX| in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 77 D. 10.]
Oval : a shield of arms : four church-bells, three and one,
perhaps for PORTER.
HERALDIC SEALS. 407
Nicholas Porter, of Aston-s2ib-edge, co. Glotcc, Gentl.
12.806. [a.u. 1587.] Brown. I in. [Harl. ch. 75 H. 27.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three church-
bells, Porter.
Richard Porter.
See]d\\. DE DUKWORTH.
William Porter, of Stebbings, co. Essex.
12.807. [A.D. 1344.] Red: fragmentary. i in. [Cott.
ch. V. 43.]
An eagle displayed with inverted wings, charged on the
breast with a shield of arms : six estoiles, three, two, and
one (?). Within a carved gothic ogee panel of four points.
» S' WIL ORTGR *<
Guide de Poscenera, a!. Ponconera, of Hatfield Regis,
CO. Essex.
12.808. [Early 13th cent] Green: originally fine and
large, edge chipped. About 2 in. when perfect. [Add.
ch. 28,398.]
A shield of arms: a cross pattde, barruly. Compare the
reverse character of this bearing in the next seal, No. 12,809.
. . . GILLV ONSONIR
Beaded border.
Another Seal.
12.809. [Late 12th cent.] Creamy-white: indistinct,
chipped. About 2 in. [Add. ch. 28,399.]
A shield of arms : barruly a cross pattee, charged with
some indistinct bearings. See above.
ILLVM : GVIDO .... PONSONEIR.
Colin de Possi . . .
Seal used by William Fraunceys, of M niton, co. Norf.
12,810. [a.D. 1 36 1.] Brown, semi-opaque. J in. [Stowe
ch. 221.]
0. A shield of arms (?) : uncertain charge. Within a
pointed trefoil.
+ S' COLIN D6 POSSI . . .
H. A smaller counterseal. |^ in. Two equilateral triangles
interlaced, enclosing a lion dormant.
Legend betw. the points, illegible.
408 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Alice, widow ^/Stephen Potel, of co. Devon.
12,811. [a.d. 1382.] Red. -L in. [Harl. ch. 55 A. 3.]
A shield (of arms ?) : a saltire, in chief a bird, in base a
chevron.
RICR * AM <w
John de Potendhale, al. Potenhale, of London, Chevr.
12.812. [a.d. 1334.] Red: fine, chipped at lower part,
if in. [Harl. ch. 55 A. 5.]
A shield of arms, coucJi^ : a chevron bctw. three cinquefoils
pierced. Crest on a helmet and cappiline, a buck's head.
Within an elaborately traced gothic panel, ornamented with
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
S' lOH'IS D6 POT€NDHAL€.
12.813. Sulph. cast of No. 12,812. [D.C., F. 290.]
John Potin.
12,814. [a.d. 1348.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I in. [Ixxxix. 59.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three griffins' se-
greant, a crescent betw. two slipped flowers. Within a carved
gothic rose panel of eight points.
iC([S:iGILLVM • I0HCA3NNIS • POTIN »
Margaret, wife <?/" William Pottere, of Ipswich, co. Suff.
12.815. [a.d. 1365.] Brownish-green: fine, imperfect.
About -Lg- in. when perfect. [Slo. ch. xxxiii. 42.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a chevron engrailed betw.
three lions' heads erased, Pottere (see No. 12,816) ; si)i., a
griffin segreant. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree.
In the background on the 1. h. side a rose and an escallop ;
the corresponding devices on the r. h. side are broken off".
Within a finely carved gothic panel.
arttc • ^pottfrc.
Cabled border.
William Pottere, of Ipsivich, co. Suff.
12.816. [a.d. 1365.] Brownish-green : fine, imperfect.
I in. [Slo. ch. x.xxiii. 42.]
A shield of arms : a chevron engrailed ermine, betw. three
lions' heads erased. Suspended by a strap from a forked
tree. Betw. two small roses. Within a carved gothic panel.
HERALDIC SEALS. 4O9
ornamented with small ball-flowers or quatrefoils along the
edge.
SigtUum 4 [tDiU]clmi « [|)ott]erc «
12,817. Sulph. cast from No. 12,816. [D.C., F. 439.]
Peter Potts.
5^^ John Hungerford.
Dame Anne, ivife of Thomas, Lord Powlette,
dan. and heir of RICHARD Brente, Esq.
See Anne Brente.
Lady Frances Poulet, al. Powlett, Lady of Pynlioo Manor,
CO. Devon.
12,818. [a.d. 1597.] Red: a fragment. About f in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 27,431.]
A shield of arms : indistinct charges.
Legend illegible.
George Poulet, Bailly of Jersey.
See Jersey, No. 5025.
Thomas Poulet, Lord Poulet.
12,819. [A.D. 1576.] Red : from a ring, with mark of the
setting, if X I in. [Add. ch. 15,107.]
Oval : on a wreath, a hawk, wings elevated, ducally gorged,
and belled : on the breast a crescent for difference. In the
field the initials T. P.
Cabled border.
WiUiam Poulett, Earl of Wiltshire, Marquess of Wi?ic/iester,
High Treasurer of England, K.G.
12,820. [A.D. 1572.] Light-brown: from a ring. About
4 X 1^ in. [Add. ch. 16,197.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly of nine pieces : i, Pou-
LETT, indistinct, etc.
Encircled with a Garter, inscribed with the Motto of the
Order. Ensigned with the coronet of eleven pearls.
Robert Poutrel, of Prestwold, co. Leic., Knt.
12,821. [Temp. Edw. I.] Uncoloured : injured, edge
chipped. Yi '"â– [Cott. ch. v. 56.]
410 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : field diapered lozengy, on a bend, three
fleurs-de-lis.
fii S' ROB' POVTR6L 0(6 PiRGSTWOLD.
John Power, of Tjlne, co. Nott.
12.822. [a.D. 1361.] Light-brown : indistinct, injured by
pressure. \ in. [Cott. ch. xxviii. 96.]
A shield of arms : illegible, apparently a bend, etc. Within
an elaborately carved gothic rosette.
Legend uncertain.
Richard Powle, al. Poule,
of Shottesbrook, co. Berks., Esq.
12.823. [a.D. 1657.] Red, covered with paper before
impression, f X 4- i"- [Add. ch. 35,261.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. two roundles in
chief, and a (griffin's ?) head erased in base, some uncertain
charges.
12.824. [a.D. 1657.] Another. [Add. ch. 35,262.]
Thomas Powle, Esq.,
Clerk of the Crown to Qu. Elizaleth.
12,825. [a.D. 1574.] Red. f x |- in. [Add. ch. 24,872.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, a fess ermine,
betw. three lions passant, PoWLE ; 2, 3, three bends. Crest
on a helmet and ornamental mantling, on a wreath a unicorn
passant.
Cf. Harl. MS. 1137, f. 92.
John Poynes, Lord of the Manor of Northwokyndon,
CO. Essex.
12,826. [a.D. 1424.] Red : a fragment. About i in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 55 A. 13.]
A shield of arms : barry of eight, POYNES.
Dlt
Sir Robert Poyntz, of Irenacton, co. Glouc.
12.827. [a.D. 1514] Red. \\n. [Add. ch. 26,477.]
Two clenched fists (in allusion to the surname), issuing
from clouds, radiated.
12.828. [a.D. 1 5 14.] Another. [Add. ch. 26,479.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 41 1
Thomas Poyntz, Esq., brotfier of Sir Robert Poyntz,
of Irenacton, co. Glouc.
12,829. [a.d. 1517.] Red: from a signet, -f in. [Add.
ch. 26,485.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three martlets, a
mullet for difference.
Henry de Praers, Knt.
12,830. [a.d. 1319.] Faded-green: fragmentary. About
^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 57 C. 26.]
A shield of arms : a bend cotised betw. six martlets.
RIC 6RS.
Thomas de Prayers, of co. Essex.
12,831. [14th cent.] Recent impression in gutta-percha
from the matrix. I-^ in. [xlvii. 1455.]
A shield of arms : a bend cotised, betw. six birds. Within
a carved and pointed gothic trefoil, ornamented along the
inner edge with small quatrefoils.
a SIGILLVM * THOM€ « D€ • PRAY6RS » «
William de Praers, of co. Chester.
12,832. [a.d. 1346.] Red : fine. fin. [L.F.C. xxviii. 3.]
A shield of arms : a scythe, and three ermine spots, for
Praers. Suspended by a strap. Betw. two slipped quatre-
foils. Within a pointed quatrefoil panel.
» S' WILL6LMI : 06 • PRAGRS »
John de Prendirgest.
12,833. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast tinted grey, from fine
impression on the matrix, f in. [xlvii. 1456.]
A shield of arms : a fleur-de-lis, with a slipped quatrefoil
flower springing from it on the dexter side. Above it, two
sprigs in saltire. Background faintly hatched.
a SIGILLVM lOH'IS DE PR6NDIRGeST.
The letters s. T. of the surname are set in the background
with the shield betw. them.
Beaded borders.
Laing's Suppl. Caial., No. 824.
John Prescot, al. Prestecote.
12,834. [a.d. 1392-3.] Plaster cast from good impression.
I in. [Ixxxix. 60.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. two leopards' faces in
4J2 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
chief, and four ermine spots in base, for Prescott. Within
a carved gothic ogee panel ornamented along the inner edge
with small quatrefoils.
SigtUum • tofjanms • prrftccotc.
Cabled border.
Cf. the arms of Prescot, erm., a chevron, on a chief two leo-
pards' faces.
John de Presfen, of co. Lane, Esq.
12.835. [a.D. 1415.] Red: originally fine, imperfect, in-
distinct. About i-i- in. [Add. ch. 6052.]
A shield of arms : three butterflies volant, two and one.
Suspended by a strap from a forked tree. Betw. a pair of
leaves and slipped roses. Within a carved gothic panel
ornamented with tracery at the sides.
Stgillum : e> : iofjannis : * : prcffrtt.
12.836. [a.D. 141 5.] Red: originally fine, edge chipped
in several places. [Egert. ch. 582.]
Sigfllum : ^ : tofj'annjts : * : prcffcn.
John de Preston, of co. Suss.
12.837. [a.D. 1402.] Red. -rV X i in- [Add. ch. 30,225.]
Oblong octagonal signet : a falcon or stork rising, with
open wings, holding in the beak a rose, slipped and leaved.
In the field the legend : — _
pftun.
Cabled border.
John Preston, of Ftimess Manor, co. Lane.
12.838. [a.D. 1628.] Red : en placard, the paper of the
charter cut and folded back, before impression, indistinct.
\\ X I- in. [Cott. ch. xvii. 36.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two bars, on a canton a cinquefoil,
Preston.
William Preston, of Chilwick in St. Michael's, co. Herts, Esq.
12.839. [a.D. 1650.] Red : injured. About f X f in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 23,984]
Oval: a shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, two bars within a
bordure charged v.'ith [eight cinquefoils], PRESTON ; 2, 3, a
chevron ermine betw. three pheons, ARNOLD. Crest on a
helmet and ornamental mantling, on a wreath, out of a mural
coronet, a demi-fox rampant.
Cabled border.
Cf. Chitterbuck, Hist, oj Hertf., vol. i., p. 99.
12.840. [A.D. 1650.] Red. [Add. ch. 23,985.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 413
John de Prestwode, of Wolverhampton, co. Staff.
12,841. [a.D. 1350.] Cast in composition, tinted green.
I in. [1. 14.]
A shield of arms : illegible, within an elegantly carved
gothic trefoil with central circular panel, and three smaller
countersunk panels outside, each containing a round plaque
charged with a leopard's face.
See also Philip Whateleye.
John de Pretilwell, al. Pritewell, of Pyittlewell, co. Essex.
12.842. [a.D. 13S5.] Red: fine, well preserved. i in.
[Cott. ch. xxviii. 98.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three harts' heads cabossed,
Pritwell. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree.
Within an elegantly traced gothic panel, ornamented with
small quatrefoils along the inner edge.
Sigtir : toijannis : prrtiltorU' *<
12.843. Sulph. cast of No. 12,842. [D.C., F. 553.]
John Pretyman, of Backtoii, co. Siiff., Yeoman.
12,844. [a.D. 1600.] Red: injured, -f X | in. [Harl.
ch. 55 A. 26.]
Oval : a shield of arms : indistinct, perhaps bendy. Crest
on a helmet and mantling, uncertain.
Thomas Preyers, of Dersynton, co. Glouc. (?).
12.845. [a.D. 1380.] Discoloured-white : very indistinct.
I- in. [Harl. ch. 55 A. 27.]
A shield of arms : a bend raguly, the field diapered
lozengy. Within a carved gothic trefoil, ornamented along
the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
S! ZAT Sss»,!»s* <«» AKJt! I N6 Ssa*S!s* ««» W6Re.
Beaded border.
12.846. Recent impression in gutta-percha from matrix,
[xlvii. 2418.]
Cf. ArchcEologia, vol. xxix., p. 406.
Henry Price, of London, Gentl.
12,847. [a.d. 1634.] Red : imperfect, -i-^x-i^in. [Add.
ch. 18,391.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, a chevron betw.
three boars' heads ; 2, 3, a lion rampant. Crest on a helmet
and ornamental mantling, a lion rampant.
414 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Joan, wife of THOMAS Priour, of co. Essex.
12.848. [a.D. 1339] Red: good. -^ in. [Add. ch.
19.975-]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three escallops, as
many pierced mullets. Within an elaborately carved gothic
rosette of six points ornamented with small quatrefoils along
the inner edge.
No legend.
Lady Isabella Prior, al. Priour, of co. Oxford.
12.849. [a.D. 1409.] Red : indistinct in places, chipped on
1. h. side. I in. [Add. ch. 20,249.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., on a bend ermine, three
chevronels, for PRIOR ; sin., ermine, three indistinct charges.
Within a carved gothic panel composed of a triangle inter-
laced with a cinquefoil, ornamented with small quatrefoils
along the inner edge.
StgtUu » [a* tsalbcUc » ^ prior »
Thomas Priour, of co. Essex.
12,850. [a.D. 1339.] Red: good, a little squeezed at the
1. h. side, f in. [Add. ch. 19,975.]
A shield of arms : field diapered lozengy, on a bend
ermine, three chevrons. Prior. Betw. three wavy sprig.s.
a S' THOMe â– PRIOVR a*.
Beaded borders.
William Protfot.
See Stephen de Norton.
John Prowse, of Weston-Pevercll, co. Devon.
12,851. [a.D. 1674.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : indistinct. -L^ x I •"■[Egert. ch. 319.]
Oval : a shield of arms : bearings uncertain.
Roger Prydeaux, Edward Yarde, Robert Farrers,
or Humphrey Mychell, of Blackawton, co. Dev.
12.852. [a.D. 1567.] Red: imperfect. About ^ y. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 26,191.]
(i.) On a mount an eagle rising, perhaps for a crest.
Beaded border.
12.853. (2.) Red : a fragment.
Hexagonal signet : an ornamental shield of arms : a
chevron, in chief a label (.') Prideaux.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 415
Rt. Hon. Sir John Puckering,
Lord Keeper of the Great Seal.
12.854. [a.d. 1594.] Red : very indistinct. |f x 1^ in.
[Add. ch. 36,368.]
Oval : a shield of arras : quarterly of six pieces : i, 6, a
bend fusily cotised, PUCKERING, etc. Crest on a helmet,
ornamental mantling and wreath, a buck saliant.
12.855. [A.D. 1594.] Red. [Add. ch. 36,369.]
12.856. [a.d. 1595.] Red : cracked, very indistinct. [Add.
ch 36,259.]
12.857. [a.d. 1595.] Red: injured by pressure. [Add. ch.
36,260.]
12.858. [a.d. 1596.] Light-red: very much injured, very
indistinct. [Add. ch. 36,261.]
Margaret de Pulesdon, sister and fieir of
Sy.MON de Neuton, of COS. Staff, and Derb.
12.859. [a.d. 1388.] Red: fine. i in. [Cott. ch.
xxviii. 104.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a chevron betw. three
pierced mullets, for PULESDON (?) ; sin., on a chevron three
annulets, on a chief a cross flory, for Neuton (?). Supported
by two lions rampant. Suspended by a strap from a tree
on a mount.
Stg' : margarctr : Dc : jmlreDon.
12.860. Sulph. cast from No. 12,859. [D-C, F. 567.]
John de Pulteneye, of co. Kent, Knt.
12,861. [a.d. 1341.] Red: edge chipped, indistinct in
places. About ^ in. [Add. ch. 15,729.]
A shield of arms : a fess dancettee, in chief three leopards'
heads, for PuLTENEY. Within an engrailed panel, lozenge-
shaped, ornamented along the inner edge with small quatre-
foils. Betw. four wyverns sans wings.
Instead of a legend an elaborately traced gothic border.
Robert de Pulteneye, of co. Northt.
12,862. [a.d. 1360.] Green: originally fine, imperfect,
cracked. I in. [Add. ch. 22,444.]
A shield of arms : on a bend indented three (leopards'
heads?). Within a carved gothic panel.
Ss SIGI O . . I OW6YN (â– ')
4l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Richard Punch, of Hikelyngge [Hicklitig],
CO. Nor/., Chaplain.
12,863. [A.D. 1362.] Red: good, ^i in. [Stowe ch. T91.]
A shield (of arms ?) : a fess cheqiiy or compony coiintcr-
compony, betw. three quatrefoils slipped. Within a gothic
panel composed of five cusped points, and three points in
triangle, ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils.
Ss SIGILLV • RICARDI • PVNCH » -w
Beaded border.
William Punyaunt, of Buxtun, co. Norf.
12,864. [a.D. 1297.] Green : imperfect, indistinct. i| in.
[Add. ch. 19,297.]
A shield of arms : paly of six, a chief ermine. Suspended
by a strap from a tree. Within a carved gothic panel.
SIGILL'
John Puppe, Senr., of co. Sitss.
12.865. [a.D. 1459.] Red. | in. [Add. ch. 30,415.]
A stag lodged, contourne. Perhaps a crest.
12.866. [A.D. 1459.] Another. [Add. ch. 30,416.]
Thomas, sou of THOMAS Purchas, of Langeley Mareys,
CO. Buck.
12,867. [a.D. 1360.] Red: chipped, imperfect. ^ in.
[Woll. ch. iv. 71.]
A shield of arms : three female busts, two and one, in
profile, couped, crowned. Betw. two small birds, addorsed,
reguardant. Within a carved gothic quatrcfoil.
HOMG Le PVRCHASOVR «< *<
John Purdie, of Addington, co. Surr., Yeoman.
12,868. [a.D. 1585.] Red: injured by pressure. About
4 X -I- in. [Harl. ch. 86 H. 55.]
Oval : a shield of arms : illegible. In the field above the
shield, the initial letters . . FK.
Henry Purefoy, son of Knightley Purefoy,
of S lulls ton, CO. Buck., Esq.
12,869. [a.D. 1698.] Red: en placard, on 3. \3.he\. f x^ in.
[Add. ch. 6128.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three battle-axes palewise in fess.
Beaded border.
V
HERALDiC SEALS. 4l7
John, Margaret, Emeric, w Isabella Puttok.
See Thomas de Hastings.
William de Puttone, cf co. Sonthampton.
12.870. [a.D. 1367.] Red: injured by pressure, very
indistinct. ^ in. [Add. ch. 17,417.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three mullets (?). Betw.
two small roses. Within a carved border composed of a
triangle and cinquefoil interlaced.
!S S' W1LL6LM1 • D6 ■PVTTONG.
The letters D E of de conjoined.
12.871. [a.D. 1385.] Red: injured, indistinct. [Add. ch.
17,421.]
a S' WILL6LMI â– De â– PVTTONE.
Koger Pychefort.
See Roger Picheford.
Robert Pycot, Citizen and Clothier, of London.
12,872. [a.D. 1357.] Red: injured by pressure, edt^e
chipped. About -fi in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. xxviii. 108.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three pickaxes, as
many mullets. Within a finely traced gothic panel orna-
mented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
. . IG eRT •<«*?....
Sir Jolin Pye, of Tiirnhaui Green, co. Midd., Bart.
12,873. [a.D. 1688.] Red : c« //(?ca77/, on a label. IX-i-in.
[Add. ch. 36,448.]
Octagonal : a shield of arms : ermine, a bend fusily, Pve.
In chief on an escutcheon, the Ulster hand.
William Pye.
See John Rawson.
Thomas Pygott, of Stratton, co. Bcdf, Esq.
12,874. [a.D. 1556.] Red : indistinct, injured by pressure,
f X i in. [Add. ch. 35.249-]
An ornamental shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, three pick-
axes, two and one, FVGOTT ; 2, 3, uncertain.
Cabled border.
VOL. UL 2 E
41 8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John, or Henry Pykarell.
Seal 2ised by Mary, tvifc of William Cdoke, Scnr.,
of Bromc, co. Norf., dan. (;/ Ralph Siillton, of t/ie same.
12,875. [a.D. 1623.] Bio\vni.sh-red. \\ X ^ in. [Add.
ch. 14,568.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a swan close, a chief ermine,
Pickerell.
Carved border.
Blomefield's Norfolk, vol. x., p. 1 10. (Dept. copy.)
Margaret Pykyng.
Sec Roger Honigton.
John Pykyryng, al Pykeryng, Clerk,
English Ambassador al Calais.
12,876. [a.D. 1416.] Red : 01 placard, encircled with a
twisted straw, -f X -,%â– in., chipped. [Add. ch. 12,510.]
Oval : a slipped trefoil, betw. two small slipped quatrcfoils.
Betw. the initial letters I, JJ,
Matildis, widow of WILLIAM Pynder, late of Somerhy,
CO. Line.
12,877. [a.D. 145 1.] Red : injured by pressure, f X -I in.
[Efjcrt. ch. 474.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three lions' heads crowned (?), for
Pindar. Betw. three sprigs and the initial letters t . . .
Cabled border.
Richard Pynkehurste.
See Walter Moile.
John de Pyshale, Clerk, of co. Stiff.
12.878. [A.D. 1382.] Red. -L| in. [Harl. ch. 45 G. Qi.]
A shield of arms : three pies or magpies, two and one.
Within a carved and pointed gothic panel.
» S' : ioJjannis : flc : jjncffjalc.
Cf. Harl. ch. 47 A. 28.
12.879. Sulph. cast from No. 12,878. [D.C., F. 539.]
James Pytman, of Thame, co. Oxon., Grocer.
12,880. [A.D. 1587.] Red : cracked, indistinct. J-i-X-^^in.
[Add. ch. 19,192.]
Oval : an ornamental shield (of arms ?) : in chief an
estoile, in base a pair of compasses. In the chief part the
initial letters L P. which are repeated above the shield.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 419
Q
John, son of EDMUND de Quaplode, of co. Norf., Knt.
12,881. [a.D. 1 361.] Light-brown. ^ in. [xxxv. 327.]
A shield of arms : barry of six, a bend, QuAi'i'ELAD, or
Quaplode. Betw. two sHpped flowers. Within a carved
gothic panel.
ss A . ION ■esT • ceo ■set ■oe • qvappel • l€l.
Richard Quatremayns, al. Quatremayn, of co. Oxon., Esq.
12.882. [A.D. 1459.] Red : from a ring. \ in. [Add.
ch. 20,321.]
On a helmet and short mantling, a dexter hand erect,
couped at the wrist, in allusion to the arms of QUATERMAIN,
etc. In the field the legend : —
: S' »' iiuaf.
with other marks of abbreviation.
Cabled border.
12.883. [a.D. 1459.] Red : imperfect, very indistinct.
[Add. ch. 20,320.]
Jehan de Queus, Esc.
Seal nsed by Isabella, dau. and heiress of '^viXAK^iA and
Isabella Pulteneye, of Dencforde, co. Northt.
12.884. [a.D. 1365.] Red: good, injured by pressure in
places. -J in. [Slo. ch. xxviii. 106.]
A shield of arms : on a chief a lion passant.
s' leHAN De Qvevs esc.
Probably a French seal.
12.885. [a.D. 1365.] Red: injured by pressure. [Slo. ch.
xxviii. 105.]
S' I6HAN D6 QVeVS eSC
Henry Quintyne, Lord of Ncttlcton Manor, co. Wilts., Gcntl.
12.886. [a.D. 15S0.] Dark-red: a fragment. [Add. ch.
15.037-]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a chief three lions rampant,
QUINTIN.
Michael Quintyn, Lord of Nettleton Manor, co. Wilts.. Esq.
12.887. [a.D. 1565.] Dark-red: indistinct, injured by
pressure. ^ x 4 in. [Add. ch. 1 5,024.]
2 E 2
420 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : a shield of arms : ermine, on a chief three lions
rampant, QuiNTIN.
Carved borders.
12,888. [a.D. 1574.] Dark-red: indistinct. [Add. ch.
15.033-]
John Qwitwelle, al. Whitewelle, of co. Norf.
12,889. [A.D. 1420.] Red : fine, i in. [Add. ch. 14,806.]
A shield of arms : a cross flory, OuiTTWELL. Suspended
from a tree.
S" • iol)' • qtoitiurllf.
R
R-
Scal used by JoilN Langton, of Boug]iton-7(ndcr-BIean,
CO. Kent.
12,890. [A.D. 147 1.] Red. A X f i"- [Harl. ch.
79 D. 10.]
Octagonal : a greyhound's head erased, lietw. the initial
letters D. r.
Cabled border.
Matildis de Rabaign, of co. Northt.
12,891. [a.D. 131 7.] Red: well preserved. \l in. [Cott.
ch. xxix. 2. 1
A shield of arms : five palets, on a chief three escallops.
Suspended by a strap from a tree of three branches.
SeGR6TA TEGe.
Beaded borders.
John Rabas, of Maydeivell, co. NortJit.
12.892. [a.D. 1353.] Green: imperfect. About ^ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 22,177.]
A shield of arms, coiichc: on a cross five fleurs-de-lis.
Crest on a helmet and short mantling, a dexter arm (?).
Within a carved gothic panel.
. . .' MAIDeWELL'.
12.893. [a.D. 1359.] Red: injured. [Add. ch. 22,179.]
S' • lOH'IS RABA[S] DG MAIDeWe . .
HERALDIC SEALS. 42 1
Robert Rabas, of Maydewell, co. NortJit.
12,894. [a.D. 1367.] Red: injured. -i in. [Add. ch.
22,igo.]
A shield of arms : on a cross five fleurs-de-lis. Within a
pointed quatrefoil panel, ornamented along the inner edge
with small quatrefoils.
SIGILLVM : ROBGRTI : RABAS.
Robert Rabaz, of Arthlyngivorth, co. Northt.
12,895. [a.D. 1385.] Red: injured, very indistinct. J in.
[Add. ch. 22,228.]
A shield of arms: a cross, etc. Cf Nos. 12,892-12,894.
Within a carved border or panel.
eeRTI : RAB ....
Thomas Radbard.
See Thoma.s Rodi!ARD.
Ralph de Radclif.
12,896. [Late 14th cent.] Plaster cast from good im-
pression. I in. [Ixxxix. 63.]
A shield of arms : a bend engrailed, Radcliff. Within
a carved and pointed gothic trefoil, ornamented along the
inner edge with small quatrefoils.
a S' RADVLPHI * DG * RADCLIF.
Cabled border.
John Radford, of tlie Middle Temple, Esq.
12.897. [a.D. 1694.] Red : eii placard, on a label,
â– lii Xliin. [Add. ch. 13,669.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : three fleurs-de-lis,
two and one. Crest on a flory wreath a fleur-de-lis.
Cabled border.
Seal used by Charles GodFREE, Esq., of St. Martin' s-
in-tlie-Fields, co. Midd.
12.898. [a.D. 1694.] Another. [Add. ch. 13,669.]
John Radyngton.
12,899. [a.D. 1375.] Plaster cast from good impression.
\ in. [Ixxxix. 65.]
A shield of arms : a chevron engrailed betw. three foxes
couchant. Betw. four sprigs. Within a carved gothic panel
422 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
or rose of six cusps and three outer points, ornamented along
the inner edge with small qiiatrefoils.
Stgillum : toijannis • raOyngton.
Beaded border.
John de Rale.
12,900. [a.d. 1289.] Plaster cast from good impression,
-f in. [Ixxxix. 66.]
A shield of arms : per fess, vair and (?), a fess.
» S' lOHANNIS De RAL6.
Warine de Rale, of King's Walde?i, co. Hertf.
12,901. [a.d. 1331.] Red: fine, fragmentary. About -J in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 35,704.]
A shield of arms, coiiche: a bend lozengy or five fusils in
bend, for RaleigH (seven fusils in bend). Crest, on a hclmec
and mantling, a fan plume. On the dexter side a small bird.
S' WAR[INI] • D€ • R
Inner border ornamented with small quatrefoils.
John de Ralegh, of co. Devon, Clicvr.
12.902. [a.d. 13S1.] Red : fine. \vl\. [Cott. ch. xxix. 3.]
A shield of arms : five fusils in bend, for Ralegh, in chief
over all a label of as many points. Within a carved gothic
trefoil panel, ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils.
SigiUu #â– loljannis * * Dc Ualrgfj â– ?>
12.903. Sulph. cast from No. 12,902. [D.C., F. 534.]
12.904. [a.d. 1406.] Red : imperfect, very indistinct.
[Harl. ch. 55 B. 16.]
nms ♦ Or • llalrgfj.
12.905. [a.d. 1416.] Red: injured, imperfect. [Add.
ch. 29,128.]
[Sigilljum • ioJjannis • Be • Kalrgij.
Walter Ralegh, Knt., Captain of the Queen's Guard,
Loi'd Warden of the Stannaries, etc.
12,906. [a.d. 1594.] Red: indistinct, cracked. JJ-X-fTr'n-
[Add. ch. 17,352.]
Oval : a shield of arms : five fusils in bend, for Ralegu.
In chief a martlet for difference. Crest, on a helmet, ornamental
mantling and wreatli, a stag statant reguardant.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 423
Another Seal.
12,907. Cast in composition tinted red. i-i- in. [Ixxix. 58.]
A shield of arms: quarterly, of sixteen pieces, i, Ralegh,
etc. Three crests, each on a hehnct, wreath and mantling,
I, a fleur-de-lis ; 2, a stag's head cabossed with a fleur-de-lis
betw. the attires ; 3, a stag statant.
William de Ramenham, of co. Berks.
12,908. [a.D. 1408.] Red. J-A in. [Add. ch. 20,266.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three eagles displayed. Sus-
pended by a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved
gothic panel ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils.
Siainii : totU't : Dc : ramntijin :
Bridget Ramsden.
See WiLLLVM Nevile.
Thomas Ramsden, of Crowstotte, co. York, Esq.
12.909. [a.D. 172 1.] Red : en placard, on a tape, imper-
fect. -I- X I in. [Add. ch. 25,920.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three fleurs-
de-lis, as many rams' heads erased, Ramsden. Crest on a
helmet, mantling, and wreath, an armed arm couped at the
elbow and erect, holding in the gauntlet a fleur-de-lis.
12.910. [A.D. 1722.] Another. [Add. ch. 25,921.]
Elizabeth, wife of Sir Joiix Ramsey, Viscount Haddington,
and dan. of ROBERT Ratcliffe, Earl of Sussex.
12.911. [a.D. 161S.] Red: injured by pressure. -A,x|-in.
[Harl. ch. 79 G. 8.]
Small oval signet : an estoilc of eight points wavy. En-
signed with a viscount's coronet. The cstoile perhaps in
allusion to the crest of R.\TCLIFFE.
Cabled border.
John Ramsey, of co. Hnnt.
12.912. [a.D. 1459.] l^"-'*-! : indistinct. [Add. ch. 34,131.]
A shield of arms : three crowns, two and one, perhaps in
reference to the see of Ely. Above the shield two uncertain
initial letters.
424 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Ramsey, of Smerden, co. Kent.
12,913. [a.d. 14M7.] Red : imperfect, indistinct ; encircled
with a twisted rush, -j^.- in. [Harl. ch. 80 B. 8.]
An eagle rising; with inverted wing's, betw. two roundlcs.
Probably in allusion to the arms of Ramsay. In the field
above, an indistinct motto.
Cabled border.
Sir John Ramsey, Lord Barnes of Barnes,
I 'iscouiit Haddington.
12,914. [a.D. 161 8.] Red : injured in places by pressure.
i^XVV in- [Harl. ch. 79 G. 8.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., a dexter hand
holding a sword in pale, piercing a human heart, the point
supporting an imperial crown, Ramsay — augmentation granted
in honour of his service to James VI. of Scotland in the Earl
of Cowrie's conspiracy ; sin., an eagle displayed, charged on
the breast with a crescent, Ramsay. Crest on a viscount's
coronet, a thistle slipped and leaved.
Cabled border.
Ralph Ramseye, Scutifer ; al. Ralph de Ramseye,
of London, and of co. Norf, etc.
12.915. [a.D. 1383.] Red: originally fine, imperfect, in-
jured by pressure. ^- in. [Cott. ch. xii. 43.]
A shield of arms, coitche : three rams' heads cabossed, two
and one, Rams.AY. Crest on a helmet and cappiline or lam-
brequin, ermine, a ram's head couped ermine. Within a
finely carved gothic panel ornamented along the inner edge
with small quatrefoils.
5' : li.iDulpijt liammc ....
12.916. [A.D. 13S7.] Red: originally fine, injured by
casting. [Cott. ch. xxiii. 42.]
The panel work more distinctly shown in this example.
S' : K.iti[ulp]l)i [K]ammrfci»r.
12.917. Sulph. cast of No. 12,916. [D.C., F. 564.]
Edmund Randolph.
Seal used by Sir Thomas Vavasor, Bart.,
Marshal of the King's Household.
12,918. [A.D. 1617.] Red : indistinct, f X f in. [Harl.
ch. 75 H. 42.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly of six pieces ; I and 6,
on a cross (five mullets ?), Randolph, etc.
HERALDIC SEALS. 42$
Thomas Randolf, of Northmorton, co. Berks.
{Seal used by his widmv SiSSlLIA.)
12,919. [A.D. 1463.] Red. 4 x -,% in. [Add. ch. 20,261.]
Oval signet : on a shield : a chevron betw. the initials t. r.
in chief, and a slipped trefoil in base.
Roger Ranes, of eo. IVarzv.
12,920. [a.D. 1425.] Red : injured by pressure, very in-
distinct. About 4 in. [Add. ch. 7382.]
A shield of arms : a cross lozengy betw. four illegible
charges.
't>^
Frances Raper, of Bromfield, co. Cunib.
12,921. [a.D. 1671.] Red: en placard, imperfect. About
•I X 4 when perfect. [Add. ch. 17,190.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 2, destroj-ed ; 3, a
cross patonce ; 4, a lion rampant.
Henry Ratcliff, 2tid Earl of Sussex,
Chief Justice of all Forests, etc., citra Trentliavi.
12.922. \circ. A.D. 1553.] Bronze-green: very indistinct,
injured by pressure. About 2^ in. when perfect, [xxxvi. 161.]
On a stag's head cabossed, in base, an ornamental shield of
arms: quarterly of eight pieces; i, a bend engrailed, RAT-
CLIFF, etc. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling, and
wreath, a bull's head erased, ducally gorged and chained.
HEN . . OMES • SVS . . . CAPIT • IVSTICIARIV ■dm
FORESTAR • CHASEAR • ET â– WARENAR • DNE â– REGIME â–
MARI • CITRA • TRE (?)
12.923. Plaster cast of No. 12,922. [Ixxxix. 64.]
This seal should follow No. 1004, vol. i.
John Ratenbury, Esclieator of co. Devon.
12,924. [A.D. 1629.] Red : indistinct ; from a ring.
^ y. \ in. [Add. ch. 29,231.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess wavy over all on a mount
in base, a tree, at the foot an animal couchant.
Beaded border.
John de Rathyndene, of co. Nortlit., Kiit.
12,925. [a.D. 1333.] Red: very imperfect. About I in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 21,883.]
426 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A circular shield of arms : seven martlets, two, three and
two. Within a cusped border.
Cf. arms of Ratendeen or Ratenden, ten martlets, and
RatENDON, twelve martlets.
Peter de Raveloke (?).
12,926. [a.D. 1342.] Plaster cast from chipped impres-
sion. [Ixxxv. 92.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three lions rampant.
Within a carved gothic panel.
» SIGiIlVM ■PeTR . . . DG • RAV€LOKe (0
Henry, son ^ Henry de Ravenswath, of co. Ym-k.
12.927. [a.D. 1395.] Red: fine, slightly chipped at edge.
\\ in. [Add. ch. 20,582.]
A shield of arms : three couple-closes, a chief diapered
lozengy, with an annulet in each interstice. Suspended by a
straj) from a tree, on a mount betw. two pairs of leaves. Sup-
ported by two demi-fcmale figures, issuing. Within a finely
carved and cusped gothic panel.
S' ii?cnr' : ^\ii : |i?cnr' : Be llaurnflMatij.
12.928. Plaster cast from No. 12,927. [Ixxxix. Q-j?^
John Rawlinge.
Seal used by Henry Thompson, of co. Cinub., Esq.
12.929. [A.D. 1663.] Red : en placard, f in. [Add. ch.
17,201.]
On a wreath, a cubit arm, embowcd, in armour, grasping a
falchion. Crest of Rawlings.
Beaded border.
Seal used by Janett Robinson, of Brumfield, co. Ciimb.
12.930. [a.D. 1667.] Red : very imperfectly impressed on
the paper of the charter, cut and folded over the wax before
impression. [Add. ch. 17,176.]
12.931. [a.D. 1667.] Another: very indistinct. [Add. ch.
17.177-]
Robert Raworth, of Gray's Inn, co. Midd., Esq.
12.932. [a.D. 164S.] Brownish-red: well preserved,
it X VV in- [Add. ch. 9424.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a flasque two neurs-de4is in
pale, or two fleurs-de-lis in pale betw. as many fluunchcs.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 427
John Rawson.
Seal used by WiLLI.'-M Pye, Citizen and Carpenter, of London.
12,933. [a.D. 1687.] Red, on a mass of dark red, covered
with paper. -fifX-fJ- in. [Harl. ch. 11 1 H. 33.]
Oval : a castle with five circular towers, portal, etc., in
allusion to the arms of RaWSON, which are : — per fess a castle
with four towers in perspective.
Beaded border.
John Ray, of Clicrtham, co. Kent.
12,934. [a.D. 1364.] Opaque-greenish-brown. -^^ in.
[Harl. ch. So B. 13.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three roundlcs in chief, and
a cross crosslet in base. Within a carved rosette or panel of
eight cusped points.
William, son (?/ Robert de Raygate, of co. Line., Knt.
12.935. [a.D. 1338.] Red: somewhat indistinct in places.
\ in. [Harl. ch. 44 H. 26.]
A shield of arms : five fusils in bend, Reygate. Within
a carved gothic quatrcfoil panel.
» SIGILL' • WILL'l • De ■RAYGATG «<
12.936. Sulph. cast from No. 12,935. [D.C., F. 272.]
John Raynaud, of Crank, co. Suss.
12,937. [a.D. 1360.] Red : edge chipped. About % in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 24,677.]
A shield of arms : five fusils in fess. Betw. two wavy
scrolls of foliage and flowers.
Matildis, daii. of John, son of Robert de Raynberghe.
See William de Waterton.
John Reade, of Wrangle, co. Line, Esq.
12,938. [a.D. 1601.] Red : very indistinct, f X -j^- in.
[Harl. ch. 55 G. 40.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly, 1,4, on a bend three
shovellers, for Reade ; 2, on a bend betw. three lions' heads
erased, as many leaves, on a canton a cross crosslet ; 3, three
bars wavy.
Cf. Harl. MS. 1550, f. zo-] b.
428 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robert Reade, of St. Martiii s-iii-the-Fields,
CO. Midd., Genii.
12,939. [a.d. i6oi.] Red: imperfect. About i X :; in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 1880.]
Oval : a shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4, a t^riffin segrcant ;
2, 3, uncertain. Crest on a helmet, and mantling, and wreath,
a double-headed eagle displayed.
Carved border.
Edward Andrewes.
Seal used by JOIIN Rkadman, al. REDMAN, of Bnry-
ciim-HcigJiiiiaiigrovc, co. Hjint., Gcntl.
12.940. [A.D. 1656.] Red: indistinct, -j',, X •' in. [Add.
ch. 33.239-]
Ova! : a shield of arms : a saltirc voided, ANDREWS.
Beaded border.
12.941. [A.D. 1656.] Red. [Add. ch. 33,240.]
I. de Monte-Pilloer.
Seal 7tsed by Katerina Reciiesdale,
of Datcliet, co. Buck.
12,942. [a.d. 1370.] Red: very indistinct. I;) in. [Add.
ch. S195.]
A shield of arms, coitcJu': three triple-towered castles,
within a bordure engrailed. Crest on a helmet, lambrequin,
cappiline, or short mantling, ermine, out of a ducal coronet a
beacon (?). Background diapered lozengy, with a reticulated
pattern of chain-like work.
S' • I • D€ • MONTe PILLOeR.
Apparently a French seal.
Isabella
Seal used by Thomas, son of Giluert de Redeiiougii,
of Newcastle-on-Tyne, co. Northiimb.
12,943. [a.d. 1322.] Light-brown : very indistinct. ^ in.
[Cott. ch. xxix. iS.]
Three shields of arms, conjoined at their bases in the centre
of the seal : i, two lions passant in pale ; 2, two bars, in chief
three escallops, Errington or Erington, of co. Northumb. ;
3, an orle, BalioL. Within a trefoil panel.
Legend betw. the lobes.
S' IS_AB€_-LL6.
Perhaps a Scottish seal.
HERALDIC SEALS. 429
John Redenhale, of London, Clerk.
12.944. [a.D. 1437.] Ived : indistinct in places. i^ in.
[Had. ch. 55 B. 37.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a chief indented, in the dexter
chief point a mullet for difference. Suspended by a strap
from a tree. Within a cusped or engrailed panel.
Sigillu tolj'ts tfc rrScnijalc armtg.
Cabled borders.
12.945. Sulph. cast of No. 12,944. [D.C., G. 202.]
Roger de Redevare.
See Roger de Rydeware.
William de Redham, of co. Norf.
12,946. [a.D. 1324.] Green: imperfect, indistinct, injured
by pressure ; detached. i\ in. [Add. ch. 14,723.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Over the shield a
helmet and plume. Field of shield and background diapered
roughly.
SIGILLVM • WIL'MI ■DG • RgDHAM.
Beaded border.
Cf. Blomclield's Hist, of Norf, vol. vii., p. 235. (Dcpt. copy.)
John Redman.
See John Readman.
Richard Redman, al. Redemayne,
('/ CO. York, Knt.
12.947. [a.D. 1417.] Red : fine, injured by casting (?).
I] in. [Harl. ch. 112 C. 30.]
A shield of arms, conche: three cushions ermine, two and
one, Redman. Crest on a helmet and lambrequin, ermine,
out of a ducal coronet a horse's head. Betw. two wavy sprigs
of foliage. Within a finely carved gothic panel, ornamented
along the inner edge with small quatrcfoils.
Sigillu : riravDi s«- : -« vr JJman » : «<
Cabled border.
12.948. Sulph. cast from No. 12,947. [D.C., G. 153.]
430 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Margaret de Redveriis, al. Ripariis,
dan. and licir of VVarine, son of Gerold ; ividoiv of
Baldwin de Redvers, son of
William de Vernun (de Redvers),
Earl of Devon, and of FuLK DE BreautE. ob. A.D. 1252.
Sccretuni.
12.949. [Early Hen. III.] Bronze-green : fine, imperfect
at lower part. About I jj- X -^ in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. v. 66.]
Pointed oval : a .shield of arms : two lion.s passant guardant
in pale. This coat is perhaps compounded of those of FlTZ-
Gerold, a lion passant guardant, and REDVERS, a lion ram-
pant. Above the shield a crescent enclosing a blazing sun
or estoilc wavy.
^ SeCRGTVIVI MARG ... 6 De RgDVeRIIS.
Cf. Cott. ch. xvi. 50, early Hen. III. ; and Add. ch. 15,430, A.D. 1243.
12.950. Sulph. cast of No. 12,949. [D.C., E. 406.]
John Rees, of Long Stratton, co. Norf.
12.951. [A.D. 13S3.] Pale-green: fragmentary. About
-3- in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 55 B. 40.]
A shield of arms: on a bend three roundlcs, field diapered.
Within a carved panel.
Legend betw. the points : —
© S' lOH s ««
Beaded border.
John de Refham, son r/ Richer de Refham,
Citizen of London.
12.952. [A.D. 1314.] Dark-green: originally fine, edge
chipped, f in. [Cott. ch. xii. 40.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three escallops. Betw.
three small cinquefoil flowers. Within a pointed quatrcfoil
panel.
» S' lOHANNIS • D6 ■R6FHAM.
12.953. Sulph. cast of No. 12,952. [D.C., F. 186.]
A John de Refham was Lord Mayor of London, in 1310, but bore
another coat, viz., ermine, on a fess, three lions' gambs coupcd.
Roger de Refham, son ^/JoHN DE Refham,
late Citizen of London.
12,954. [A.D. 1355.] Red: good. -i in. [Cott ch.
xxix. 6.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three escallops, on a
chief a lion passant, over all a label of three points. Betw.
the initial letters. Within a carved panel of eight points.
S' R. R. (?)
HERALDIC SEALS. 43 1
Thomas Rekinghale.
Seal used by John le Hele, of Rykynghale.
12,955. [a.U. 1377.] Green. 4 in. [Add. ch. 27,008.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. two birds, close, facing
each to the other in chief, and a pierced mullet in base.
• S' TH'Oe : RGKINGHAL6.
William Renoldes, of London, Gentl.
12,956. [a. D. 1609.] Red: chipped, indistinct. -L^xVV'n-
[Lansd. ch. 657.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three foxes' heads
erased, for Reynolds.
Carved border.
Alice, widow of Thomas de La Rente, of Ipswich, or
John Rodlond, of Ipswicli, co. Siiff.
12,957. [a.D. 1337.] Dark-green: injured, indistinct.
[Add. ch. 10,126.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. two (geese .•"). Within a
gothic quatrefoil panel.
John de Reppes, of Methwold, co. Noif., Knt.
12,958. [a.D. 1366.] Red: indistinct, chipped at edge.
\ in. [Stowe ch. 195.]
A shield of arms : ermine, three chevronels, Reppes.
Within a carved gothic panel of eight points, ornamented
along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
» SIGILLVM • lOHANNIS • [Die ■R . PP . S a*
Ralph, son and heir of ROBERT de Rerisby, of co. Derb.
12,959. [a.D. 1324.] Creamy-white: imperfect, indistinct,
-f- in. [Cott. ch. xxix. 7.]
A shield of arms : on a bend (three crosses fitchees),
Reresby. Betw. sprigs of foliage.
RGRIS . . .
Cf. Woll. ch. vii. 3, A.D. 1319.
Ralph de Restwold.
12,960. [a.D. 1362.] Plaster cast from somewhat indistinct
impression, i in. [Ixxxix. 70.]
A shield of arms : per saltire, ermine and [gules]. Within
a carved panel of three outer points. Burke blazons the coat
as : — gyronny of four.
SIGILLVM RADVLPHI D'_R€STW0LD.
432 CATALOGUE OK SEALS.
Thomas Rethery, of co. Stirr.
12.961. [a.D. 1357.] Red: injured by pressure, indistinct
in parts, i in. [Cott. ch. x.\ix. 8.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in each quarter a lion ram-
pant. Bctw. three pairs of sprigs.
Ss S' THOMe R6))eRY ■• m>
12.962. Sulph. cast of No. 12,961. [D.C., F. 406.]
William Reve, of co. Noriht., Clerk.
12,963. [a.D. 141 1.] Red: a fragment. About â– ?â– in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 6050.]
A shield of arms : of the bearings a crescent alone remains.
Within a carved panel or rosette.
Alice de Reydon.
Seal used by Ralph de Reydon, of cos. Stiff, and Essex.
12.964. [a.D. 1336.] Creamy-white: very indistinct. J in.
[Harl. ch. 55 C. 28.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., chequy, a cross, ReydoN ;
sin., a lion rampant, debruiscd by a bend. Within a trefoiled
panel.
Legend betw. the points : —
[S'A] Ll_[Cl'.]
Beaded border.
Cf. for similar work. No. 12,943. [Cott. ch. xxix. 18.]
12.965. [a.D. 1336.] Red: a fragment, indistinct. [Harl.
ch. 55 C. 29.]
12.966. [a.D. 1336.] Creamy-white: indistinct. [Harl.
ch. 55 C. 32.]
SA Li^cr.
12.967. [a.D. 1336.] Creamy - white : very imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 55 C. y^.^
12.968. [a.D. 1342.] Red. [Harl. ch. 55 C. 31.]
cs'A]„Li _cr-
12.969. [a.D. 1343.] Red: w^ell preserved. [Harl. ch.
55 C. 30.]
S'A__ LI_CI'.
12.970. Sulph. cast of No. 12,969. [D.C., F. 286.]
Robert de Reydon, of co. Siiff., Knt.
12,971. [a.D. 1314.] Dark green: well preserved, injured
by cutting round the edge to prepare for casting. -J in.
[Harl. ch. SS C. 19.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 433
A shield of arms : chequy, a cross, ReydoN. Background
roughly diapered lozengy.
» S' ROB' Oe ReVDON.
12,972. Sulph. cast from No. 12,971. [D.C., F. 183.]
Thomas de Reygate.
See John Gilibrond.
John de Reylegh, of co. Devon (?).
12.973. [a.D. 1336.] Red. i in. [Harl. ch. 45 H. 51.]
A shield of arms : a cross betw. four crosses, crosslet
fitchees, on a circular escutcheon of pretence a bend lozengy,
for Raleigh. Within a carved gothic panel, ornamented
along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
12.974. [a.D. 1336.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. [Harl.
ch. 45 H. SI.]
12.975. [a.D. 1336.] Red: imperfect [Harl. ch. 45 H.
51.]
John Reymes, of co. Norf.
12,976. [a.d. 1396.] Red : imperfect. | in. [Add. ch.
14.665.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three lions rampant,
Raymes. Within a carved cinquefoil panel.
. . gtir : (oij'ts • rcpntfs.
Drawn in Blomefield's Hist, of Norfolk, vol. xi. p. 35. (Dept. copy.)
John de Reymes, Senr., of co. Norf.
12,977. [a.D. 1359.] Red : fine, well preserved. i in.
[Add. ch. 14,710.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three lions rampant,
Reymes. Above and at each side of the shield a pair of
slipped leaves or buds. Within a finely carved gothic double
trefoil panel, ornamented with tracery in three alternate
points, and with small quatrefoils along the inner edge.
Legend betw. the points :—
S'l_OH'_IS-_D6_ReY_M€S. !
Thomas Reynes, Lord of Upton-Scudamoiir, co. Wilts.
12,978. [a.U. 1416.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 24,874.]
A shield of arms : bearings uncertain.
.... Il'u • tijom
VOL. in. 2 F
434 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robert Reynold, Chaplain, of Ipswich, co. Stiff.
12,979. [a.D. 1399.J Red : imperfect, injured by pressure.
About ^ in. when perfect. [Stowe ch. 393.]
A shield (of arms?): charged with two chevronels or
couple-closes, betw. in dexter chief a cross pattee, in sinister
chief an estoile, in base a fleur-de-lis. Within two interlaced
triangles.
S' â– TH D . . .
John Reynoldes, of cos. Cornw. and Devon.
12.980. [a.U. 1479.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. | in.
';Add. ch. 13,068.]
A shield of arms : a chief indented. Above the shield is
the letter I, in place of a helmet, surmounted by a fox
passant. Betw. two sprigs of foliage.
Cabled border.
12.981. [a.D. 1479.] Red: indistinct. [Add. ch. 13,069.]
Rhodes.
Seal used by John Darby, of London, Gentl.
12,982. [a.D. 1716.] Red: en placard, on tape, f X f in.
[Add. ch. 35>4<59-]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : on a cross engrailed,
betw. four lions rampant, five roundles, RHODES.
Henry de Ribbesford, ^/^^. Wore, Kni.
12,983. [a.D. 1326.] Creamy-white: very indistinct, edge
chipped, f in. [Add. ch. 20,428.]
t\ shield of arms : ermine, a chief fretty, RiBFORD.
a S' HGNRICI D6 RIBBe..O..
Richard de Ribo, son of Walter de Ribo,
of CO. York.
12,984. [a.D. 1 230- 1 2 50.] Green: well preserved. i| in.
[Add. ch. 21,179.]
A shield of arms of early shape ; a chevron betw. three
roundles, RiBO.
^ SIGILL' RICARDI De RIBO.
Christopher Mosier Rich.
See John Hudson".
HERALDIC SEALS. 435
Christopher Mosyer Rich.
12,985. [a.d. 1721.] Red: en placard, on tape, imperfect.
[Add. ch. 9307.]
Seal as described in No. 12,986.
Brother of John Rich, see No. 12,986.
John Rich,
of St. Martiti^ s-in-the-Fields, co. Midd., Gentl.
12,986. [a.d. 1721.] Red : en placard, on tape, imperfect.
About f in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 9307.]
A shield of arms: a chevron betw. two lions passant, RICH.
Crest on a helmet, and ornamental mantling of foliage, out of
a coronet a demi-lion rampant.
John Rich.
See John Hodson.
Richard, Vicar of Ravenesthorp.
See Thomas, Vicar of East H addon.
Richard Richardson, of North Byerley, co. York.
12,987. [a.d. 1721.] Red: ^« //ircrtr^, on tape or webbing,
imperfect. About |- X ^ '"• when perfect. [Add. ch. 25,921.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a chief three lions' heads
erased, RICHARDSON. Crest on a helmet, ornamental
mantling of foliage, and wreath, a dexter arm in armour
lying fess-wise, holding a sword erect.
Sir Thomas Richardson,
Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Coiiution Pleas.
12.988. [A.D. 1628.] Red : illegible. [Lansd. ch. 580.]
For description see next, No. 12,989.
12.989. [a.d. 1630.] Red : faded, cracked, indistinct.
About -H- X T^ in. [Harl. ch. 56 C. 4.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a chief three lions' heads
erased, Richardson.
John Richmane, i'(7« (Tw^ //^V^?/ Robert Richmane,
of Heddenliain, co. Norf.
12,990. [a.d. 1629.] Bronze-green: injured, indistinct in
places. About -^-^ x f in. [Add. ch. 14,694.]
Oval : a shield of arms: ermine, on a chief a griffin passant,
'R.iCH^ioti'D of Bciidenkatn.
Beaded border.
Drawn in Blonicficld's Hisl. of Norfolk, vol. x., p. 144. (Dept. copy.)
2 F 2
436 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robert Richmane, of Heddenham, co. Norf., Genii.
12,991. [a.D. 1629.] Bronze-green : injured, indistinct in
places. I X -rV '"• [Add. ch. 14,694.]
Oval : a shield of arms: ermine, on a chief a griffin passant,
Richmond of Heddoiham.
Drawn in Blomefield's Hist, of Norfolk, vol. x., p. 144. (Dept. copy.)
Walter de Rideware.
See Walter, son of Walter Rydware.
Hugh de Ringesdune, Ringisdone, al. Ryngesdun,
of CO. L inc., Knt.
12.992. [Temp. Edvv. I. or II.] Pale or faded red: in-
distinct in parts, with mark of the handle of the matrix.
l-rV X I in. [Add. ch. 21,117.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : two lions passant in
pale.
® SIGILL' HVGONIS D' RINGeSDVNG.
12.993. [Temp. Edw. Lor II.] Red: good, with mark
of the handle of the matrix. [Add. ch. 21,1 18.]
®i SIGILL' HVGONIS D' RlNGeSDVNe.
12.994. \Tanp. Edw. I. or II.] Green: imperfect, in-
distinct. [Add. ch. 21,120.]
©SIGILL' HVGONIS D' RINGGSDVN6.
Ralph de Ringesdune, Ringesdund, Ringedone, al.
Ryngesdun, of co. Line.
12.995. [Temp. Edw. I. or II.] Pale or faded red : in-
distinct iji in. [Add. ch. 21,119.]
A shield of arms : two lions passant in pale, contourn&.
fis S' RADVLPHI DG RING6SDVN6.
12.996. [Late 13th, or early 14th cent.] Crcamy-whitc :
indistinct. [Add. ch. 21,138.]
©i S' RADVLPHI DG RING6SDVNG.
12.997. [Late 13th cent.] Dark-green: a fragment. [Harl.
ch. 55 D. 34]
GGSDVNG.
Margaret de Ripariis.
See Margaret de Redveriis.
Gilbert de Rishtone, of co. Kent.
12,998. [a.D. 128S.] Green: chipped. -1-i in. [Harl. ch.
So A. 45.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 437
A shield of arms : two bird-bolts (?) betw. three crosses
crosslet in fess, in chief a label of three points. Suspended by
a strap from a hook, and betw. two slipped leaves. Within
a carved panel of eight points.
Legend betw. the points.
PR6V6 SVY.
Elizabeth, ivife a/ John Rivel.
12,999. [a.d. 1347.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
If in. [Ixxxix. 74.]
On a tree of three branches, suspended by straps, two
shields of arms : dex., ermine, a chevron witliin a bordure
engrailed, Revell and Ryvell ; sitt., vair^, a fess.
In place of the legend, a wavy scroll of roses and foliage.
John Rivel, Knt.
13,000. [a.d. 1347.] Plaster cast from imperfect impres-
sion. I in. [Ixxxix. 73.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a chevron, within a bordure
engrailed, Revell and Ryvell. Within a carved panel,
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
« SIGILLVM ■lOHANNIS » * RIVGL »
Baudewine de Riveria, of co. Hunt.
13,001. [13th cent.] Green: a fragment. About i} in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 33,272.]
A shield of arms : uncertain, perhaps a lion or lions.
Devi ....
Sir George Rivers, of co. Hertf.,
Deputy Chamberlain of tlie Exchequer.
13.002. [A.D. 1619.] Red: injured, indistinct. -/VXtV'"-
[Add. ch. 24,059.]
Oval : a lion rampant, Rivers. Not on a shield.
Another Seal,
as Sir GEORGE Rivers, of Chafford, co. Kent.
13.003. [a.d. 1627.] Red : indistinct. | X -L in. [Add.
ch. 30,734-]
Oval : a shield of arms : two bars wavy, in chief three
roundles, RiVERS.
Beaded border.
438 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John de Riveres, al. Ripariis, Lord of Aungre
(Ongar, co. Essex), Lord of Burgatc, co. Southt., son of
Richard de Riveres.
13.004. [A.D. 1269.] Bronze-green: fine, injured by pre-
paration for casting, i in. [Harl. ch. 55 D. 24.]
A shield of arms : six lozenges, three, two, and one.
Rivers.
a S' lOHANNis De RiveRes.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Lansd. ch. 79, temp. Edw. \.
13.005. [a.d. 1267-1274.] Bronze-green: fine, chipped
edge. App. by a silk plait of variegated green colours.
[Harl. ch. 55 D. 25.]
e S' lOHANNIS DC RlVGReS.
13.006. Sulph. cast of No. 13,005. [D.C., E. 404.]
13.007. [Late Hen. III.] Bronze-green: indistinct in
places. [Harl. ch. 55 D. 26.]
tt S' lOHANNIS D6 RIVGRCS.
Cf. Cott. ch., Augustus IL 14, a.d. 1270.
John de Rivirs, Ryvers, al. Ripariis, of co. Essex, Knt.,
son and heir of D. JOHN DE Ryvers.
13.008. [a.d. 1308.] Red: fine. -Jin. [Add. ch. 19,964.]
A shield of arms : lozengy, RiVERS. Suspended by a
strap from a tree of three branches. Betw. three slipped
oak-leaves on seal side.
S' : lOH'lS : De : RIVIRS :
13.009. [a.d. 1309.] Red: indistinct in places. [Add. ch.
19,982.]
S' : lOH'IS : DC : RIVIRS :
13.010. [a.d. 1309.] Red : indistinct in places. [Add. ch.
19,983.]
8' : lOH'IS : D6 : RIVIRS :
13.011. [a.d. 1317.] Red: very imperfect. [Harl. ch.
55 D- 28.]
John, son of John de Riveris, al. Ripariis,
of CO. Essex, Knt.
13,012. [a.d. 1334] Green: well preserved. -J- in. [Add.
ch. 19,984.]
A shield of arms : three lozenges, two and one, in chief a
label of as many points, for RiVERS. Betw. three sprigs of
foliage.
» $■lOH'IS FILM lOH'IS DC RIVCRIS.
Beaded borders.
HERALDIC SEALS. 439
13,013. [a.D. 1359.] Red: indistinct, injured. [Had. ch.
55 D. 31.]
» S' lOH'ICS niLII lOH'IS DG R1V6RIES].
Thomas Robertes, son of Walter Robertes,
of CO. Kent, Esq.
13,014. [a.D. 1544.] Dark - green : imperfect. About
f X i in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 80 B. 37.]
Shaped : on a chevron three mullets, ROBERTS, not on a
shield.
Beaded border.
Thomas Robertes, of Glosenbury, co. Kent, Esq.
13.015. [a.D. 1603.] Red: very indistinct. About fx^ in
[Harl. ch. "]•] H. 49.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a chevron three mullets,
Roberts. Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling,
illegible.
Walter Roberts,
of Stonekouse in IVarbleton, co. Suss., Gentl.
13.016. [a.D. 1716.] Red: en placard, on a tape, in-
distinct, f X I in. [Add. ch. 30,841.]
An ornamentally carved .shield of arms : on a chevron
three mullets, in chief a mullet for difference, ROBERTS.
Daniell Robins, of Chedtvortli, co. Glouc, Mason.
13,017. [A.D. 1693.] Red: en placard. \m. [Add. ch.
15,162.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. two roundles in chief,
in base an indistinct charge.
Lodowicus [Robsert], Knt., Lord de Boii7-g\c\h\ie\r, K.G.,
^tk Baron Boiirchier.
13,018. [a.D. 1429.] Red: fine; from a ring, -p^ x -V in.
[Harl. ch. 43 H. 9.]
Octagonal : on a helmet with short serrated mantling, an
old man's head in profile, bearded and with long hair, couped
at the shoulders, habited, collared, ducally crowned, and
wearing a tall conical hat, crest of BOURCHIER. On each
side a water-bouget, the bearing of the family ; and above
the crest a Katharine-wheel. The background replenished
with sprigs of foliage and flowers.
Beaded border.
440 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Janett Robinson.
Sec John Rawlinge.
Richard Robynns.
See Edm. de Mertone.
John Robynson, of Boston, co. Line.
13,019. [a. I). 1494.] Red: encircled with a twisted rush,
i in. [Add. ch. 20,898.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three slipped trefoils.
Ornamented border.
John de Rocca.
13,020. [a.D. 1 32 1.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion, -i in. [Ixxxiii. 47.]
A shield of arms : field diapered lozengy, a triple-towered
castle. Betw. three wavy sprigs of foliage and flowers.
^-- SIGILLVM : lOHANNIS : DG : ROCCA.
Perhaps a foreign seal.
Thomas, Dominus de la Roche, \st Baron.
13,021. [a.D. 1301.] Plaster cast from good impression,
f- X I- in. [Ixxxi.x. 75.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : three roches naiant in
pale, Roche.
wS' THOMe DG LA ROCH6.
John de Rocheford.
Seal used by Margaret, wife of John de Freford, Knt.
13,022. [a.D. 1345.] Red: originally fine, chipped, injured
by pressure. |- in. [Add. ch. 20,475.]
A shield of arms : a fess dancetty betw. three lions rampant,
crowned. Betw. two pairs of oak-leaves slipped. Within a
carved gothic device, consisting of a triangle and cinquefoil
interlaced, ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
» SIGILL' -k lOHANNIS ft D6 iS R0CH6F0RD.
Beaded border.
P. de Rochefort.
See P. de Rupe-forti, No. 13,166.
Ralph, son ^/JOHN de Rocheford, of co. Staff.
13,023. [a.D. 1351.] Red : injured, indistinct. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 20,476.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 44I
A shield of arms ; a fess dancetty betw. three lions ram-
pant, ROCHFORD. Betw. two wingless wyverns. The shield
appears to be resting on three spears, the heads of which are
visible above the shield.
W SIGILL' LFI FORD.
Ralph Rocheford, al. de Rochefort, of co. Dors., Knt.
13.024. [a.d. 1412.] Red: originally fine, chipped. i| in.
[Harl. ch. in C. 61.]
For description see next seal. No. 13,026.
Si [S r]atulpl)i + Be + rodjcfort + mtlitts »
13.025. Sulph. cast of No. 13,024. [D.C., G. 135.]
13.026. [a.d. 1427.] Red : originally fine, indistinct in
places ; formerly encircled with a twisted rush, the marks of
which remain, i-i- in. [Cott. ch. xxix. 17.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, a bordure, for RoCHFORD.
Background diapered with foliage and flowers. Within a
quadrilobe, ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils.
© S raOuIpiji + Dc + rorijrfort + mflttis ««
Cabled border.
13.027. Sulph. cast of No. 13,026. [D.C., G. 176.]
13.028. [a.d. 1427.] Red : originally fine, injured by
pressure ; encircled with a twisted rush. [Harl. ch. 55 D. 39.]
© S raDuIj)J)i + tic + rocijcfort + mflitis «<
This is the counterpart of the preceding charter. No. 13,026.
Roberd de Rocheford, of co. Essex, Chevr.
13.029. [a.d. 1322.] Red : a fragment. About J in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 15,455.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, a label of five points, ROCH-
FORD. Betw. three sprigs of foliage and flowers.
In place of the legend a wreath of foliage, or bordure of
bay-leaves.
Simon de Rochford, Knt.
13.030. [a.d. 13 12.] Plaster cast from good impression.
J-l- in. [Ixxxix. ^6:\
A shield of arms : quarterly, a label of five points, RoCH-
FORD. Above the shield a small bird, at each side a wingless
wyvern.
In place of legend a wavy scroll of foliage and flowers.
442 CATALOGUE Ol-' SEALS.
Thomas de Rochesford, i.e. Rochford, \
of CO. Essex, Kut.
13,031. [a.D. 1342.] Red: chipped, fi x -}-j|- in. [Add.
ch. 15,458-]
A shield of arms : quarterly (diapered), a label of five
points, Rochford. Suspended by a loop from a forked tree.
Betw. two wingless wyverns.
Walram de Rocheford, Kut.
13,032. [a.D. 1317.] Dark-green: imperfect, indistinct in
places. I in. [Add. ch. 28,556.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, diapered lozcngy ; 2, 3,
plain, over all on a bend some uncertain charges, for ROCH-
FORD. Betw. two wingless wyverns.
S' WALERAM : D6 : ROCHeFOR . .
Robert Rockold, of co. Nott., Clerk.
13,033. [a.D. 1650.] Black: ew /'/rtr«;7/, imperfect. About
•I X ^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 5303.]
Oval : an ornamental shield (of arms ?) : per fess, in chief a
merchant's mark or monogram ; in base, coupe, i, quarterly,
i., iv., a lion passant, that in the i. quarter contourne ; ii., iii.,
two roses or cinquefoils in fess ; 2, nebuly (?).
Thomas Rodbard, al. Radbard,
Citizen and Alderman of London.
13,034. [a.D. 1688.] Red: en placard, on a label, imper-
fect, i in. [Add. ch. 36,448.]
Perhaps a lozenge-shaped shield of arms : bendy of four,
in the third space a baton.
Philip de Rodbourghe, of co. Gloiic.
13,035. [a.D. 1359.] Red: indistinct, -j-g- x \l\n. [Slo.
ch. xxxiii. 40.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three cinquefoils.
Within a carved gothic panel.
a s . . . . De . . s . . .
John Rodeneye, Knt
13,036. [a.D. 139S.] Red : injured, cracked. About i in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 48 H. 16.]
A shield of arms : three eagles displayed, two and one,
Rodney. Suspended by a chain from a forked tree. Back-
HERALDIC SEALS. 443
ground replenished with small trefoils slipped. Within an
elaborately traced gothic panel.
+ + + Stgilltt annif • roBcjtm *< «<
Cf. John Rodeney, of Lj-me, co. Dors., Knt., Harl. ch. 47 D. 5,
A.D. 1398. ^
John Rodes, 0/ Horbnry, co. York, Gentl.
13,037. [a.d. 1669.] Light-brown : very indistinct, im-
perfect. About -5- X 4- in- when perfect. [Add. ch. 13,709.]
Oval : a shield of arms : very uncertain.
Isabella . . . ch . . es . . .
Seal used by Hexry Rodlond or Margery, his zvife.
13,038. [a.d. 1362.] Red : cracked, imperfect. |- in.
[Add. ch. 10,133.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three horseshoes. Betw.
three pairs of thyrsi or sprigs of foliage.
. . . ISAB6L CH . . . es . . . .
John Rodlond.
See Alice de la Rente.
John de Rodom.
See Thomas de Horslee.
Nicholas Rody, of co. Suss.
13,039. [A.D. 1447.] Red. -^ in. [Add. ch. 23,455.]
From a signet. A stag lodged. For the crest of RoDIE,
a roebuck. In the field the legend : —
nitol roD».
Katerina Roet, DucJiess of Lancaster.
See Plantagenet.
John de Rodyngton,
Parson of the Churcli of WItelton, co. Northt.
13.040. [A.D. 1375.] Red: indistinct, -fin. [Add. ch.
21,553-]
From a signet : on a shield some imitations of heraldic
charges, perhaps a chevron betw. three pheons. Betw. three
pairs of leaves, slipped.
Beaded border.
13.041. [A.D. 1375.] Red. [Add. ch. 21,554.]
Cf. Add. ch. 21,552, .\.D. 1366 ; 21,607, A.D. 1367.
444 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Rogere, of co. Berks., Esq.
13,042. [a.d. 1459.] l^ed : from a ring, -,'g in. [CotL
ch. xxix. 19.]
A stag, contourne. Crest of Rogers.
Carved border.
Edward Rogers, of co. Wilts.
13,043. [A.D. 1544.] Red: fine. fin. [Add. ch. 5700.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a stag passant, bczante,
ducally gorged, ROGERS. In the field over the back of the
stag the initial letter E.
Isabella Rogeres,
of Leyntliale-Starkere, co. Heref., Widow.
13,044. [a.d. 1369.] Discoloured white: indistinct, in-
jured by pressure. \^ in. [Cott ch. x.xi.x. 20.]
A shield of arms : perhaps bendy, a chief with uncertain
charges. Within a carved gothic panel.
Legend very conjectural : —
H€RTR . . . OPTReW ...(?)
John Rogers.
See George Ash by.
Thomas Rogers, of Ifford, co. Suss., Gentl.
13.045. [a.d. 1691.] Red : en placard, on a label, imper-
fect, f X I in. [Add. ch. 30,670.]
Oval : an eagle displayed, the feet on a branch of foliage.
Perhaps for a crest.
13.046. [a.d. 1691.] Another. [Add. ch. 30,671.]
13.047. [a.d. 1 69 1.] Red: en placard, on the dors. [Add.
ch. 30,671.]
Rohesia, Cotintess of Lincoln, wife of
(i) Gillebert de Gant, Earl of Lincoln, and
(2) Robert Dapifer.
13.048. \Tcmp. Hen. III.] Light-brown : imperfect, in-
distinct in places. About 2\ X i^ in. when perfect. [Harl.
ch. 55 E. 13.]
Pointed oval ; chevronelly, or eight chevrons, not on a
shield. Perhaps for Abri>'CIS or Clare, but the parentage
of this noble lady is not satisfactorily determined ; some
authorities call her daughter of William de Romara, Earl of
Lincoln (Dugdalc, Baronage, vol. i., p. 400, col. 2) ; others
HERALDIC SEALS. 445
traverse this statement (J. G. Nichols, Topographer and
Genealogist, vol. i., pp. 301-320). Cf. No. 6645.
t+ SIGOLLVM ■ROH6SLI6 ■C0MITI3SSE • LINCOL16.
EngT. in Nichols, Top. and Gencal., 1. c.
13,049. Sulph. cast of No. 13,048. [D.C., D. 208.]
Thomas [III.] de Rokeby, Chevr., Warden and Chamberlain
of the King of England iti the Castle of Loghviaban,
CO. Dumfr.
13.050. [a.D. 1402.] Red : originally fine, chipped, in-
jured in places by pressure. -|4 in. [Harl. ch. 55 D. 50.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three rooks, RoKEBY.
Suspended by a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved
gotliic panel, ornamented with small quatrefoils along the
inner edge.
StgiWum : STijomc : [Be :] lioferiig.
Beaded border.
13.051. Sulph. cast from No. 13,050. [D.C., F. 232.]
13.052. Recent impression in red sealing wax, apparently
from the matrix, [xxxv. 168.]
Sigillum : CTjomc : Be : liofettn.
13.053. Sulph. cast from fine impression. [D.C., F. 233.]
StgtUum : STijomc : Be : lXoferi)».
Robert, son and Iieir of D. ROBERT de La Rokele,
of CO. Buck.
13,054. [a.D. 1306.] Green: fragmentary. About ^ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 23,874]
A shield of arms : fretty, a bordure pellettee. Suspended
by a strap. Betw. two branches of foliage.
© S' ROB
William de La Rokele,
Parson of Redgrave Church, co. Suff.
Seal used by JOHN DE La Rokele.
13.055. [a.D. 1361.] Bronze-green : fine. -{4 in. [Harl.
ch. 55 E. 4]
A shield of arms : three martlets, two and one, a chief
lozengy. Within a carved and pointed gothic trefoil panel,
ornamented with small quatrefoils along the inner edge.
« * SIGILL' « WILLI ® D6 ® LA ROKGLe « !* *
13.056. Sulph. cast from No. 13,055. [D.C., F. 417.]
13.057. [a.D. 1364] Green: edge chipped. [Harl. ch.
55 K. 6.]
» * SIGILL' * Wl . . De * LA ROK6 ...*'*«
446 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Thomas Rokesby, of co. Siiff., Clerk.
13,058. [a.d. 1475.] Red : injured in places by pressure.
^ X -i-V in- [Add. ch. 9734.]
Oblong octagonal signet : a shield of arms : a saltire,
Rokesby, and in chief some illegible charges.
Roger de Rokeslee, Citizen of London.
13,059. [a.d. 1309.] Red : fine, imperfect on the 1. h. side.
About f in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 55 E. 3.]
A shield of arms : on a bend betw. four birds (rooks ?)
three uncertain charges.
Ss : S' RGGGRI : D6
Thomas de Rokeslee, of co. Herts.
13,060. [a.d. 1346.] Green, discoloured in places :
originally fine, chipped. ^ in. [Add. ch. 15,474.]
A shield of arms : paly wavy of six, a canton. Betw. two
leopards' heads erased.
li S' THOMe • De • ROKeSL€.
Beaded borders.
Cf. the arms of Rokesby, barry nebuly of six, on a canton a mullet.
Cf. also a wolfs head erased, etc., crest of Roxby.
Thomas Rolf, of Parva Waltham [co. Essex].
13,061. [a.d. 142 1.] Red: indistinct, fin. [Add. ch.
6180.]
A shield of arms, coucM: on a bend some uncertain
charges, the field diapered (?). Above the shield a helmet but
no crest.
In place of the legend a wavy scroll of foliage and flowers.
Thomas de Rolleston, of co. Derby.
13,062. [a.d. 1337.] Green: imperfect. | in. [Harl. ch.
112 C. 40.]
A shield of arms: a cinquefoil, on a chief a lion passant
guardant, RoLLESTON. Suspended by a strap, betw. two
sprigs of foliage and flowers.
» S' THOMG ■[D6 •] ROLLeSTONe.
Inner border carved.
Richard Ronpe, of co. Devon.
13,063. [a.d. 1616.] Red : en placard, imperfect. About
I X ^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 13,224 A.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 447
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., an eagle rising ;
sin., three fleurs-de-lis, two and one. Above the shield the
initial letters R. R.
Carved border.
Edward Rookes, of Petersfield, co. Soutlit.
13,064. [a.d. 1704.] Red : en placard, on a label, imper-
fect, t X I i"- [Add. ch. 19,037.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two bars, and on a canton a cross
moline. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath,
a lion's gamb erect, holding a cross as in the arms.
Cabled border.
Richard Rookes, of co. Buck.
13,065. [a.d. 1375.] Red : cracked, very imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 85 G. 26.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a lion rampant ; sin.,
destroyed, with exception of a fleur-de-lis in the base.
ST6L6R , . .
Thomas Rookys, of Falley \Fawley\, co. Bitck., Esq.
13,066. [a.d. 1519.] Red : cracked, chipped. |- in. [Cott.
ch. xxix. 24.]
A shield of arms : a fess flory, counter-flory, betw. four
rooks, three in chief and one in base, for RoOKES. Betw.
three pairs of sprigs of foliage.
John Rookwode, of Stanefelde, co. Stiff.
13,067. [a.d. 1398.] Red : imperfect, very indistinct.
i in. [Harl. ch. 58 C. 34.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three uncertain charges,
perhaps chess-rooks.
Legend illegible.
-t>^
John Rookwode, al. Rokwode, of cos. Essex and Sujf.
13,068. [a.d. 141 3.] Red: originally fine, a fragment.
About \ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 49 D. 1"]?^
A shield of arms : [six] chess-rooks [three, two, and one],
ROCKWOOD. Betw. [two] slipped trefoils. Within a carved
panel, composed of a triangle and cinqucfoil combined,
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
HANNI
448 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
13,069. Sulph. cast from chipped impression. [D.C., G.
1 40. J
» + S' + lOHANNIS + DG + R0KW0[De3 +.
Thomas Rokwode, of cos. Essex and Stiff.
13,070. [a.D. 1488.] Red : from a signet ring. Originally
encircled with a twisted rush. 4- X f in. [Harl. ch. 48 D. 27.]
Oval : a chess-rook, in allusion to the arms of RoKEWODE,
or ROOKWOOD.
William Rookwode, al. Rokewode,
of COS. Essex and Suff.
13.071. [A.D. 141 3.] Red: fine, edge slightly chipped.
I in. [Harl. ch. 49 D. 37.]
A shield of arms : six chess-rooks, three, two, and one.
ROCKWOOD. In the fess point an annulet for difference.
Suspended by a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved
panel, ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
SigtUum : totllclmi : robrtooDf.
Carved border.
13.072. Sulph. cast of No. 13,071. [D.C., G. 141.]
Beatrix, Lady de Rocs, dan. of
Ralph Stafford, ist Earl of Stafford ; married to
(i.) Maurice, 2nd Earl of Desmond ;
(ii.) Thomas de Roos, ^th Baron Ros of Hamlake ; and
(iii.) Richard Burley, Knt.
13.073. [A.D. 1404.] Red : fine, edge injured. if in.
[Add. ch. 22,391.]
A shield of arms : tierce en pale, dex., three watcr-bougets,
two and one, Roos ; centre, Stafford, with diapered field ;
sitt., barry of six, on a chief two pellets, an inescutcheon
charged with three bars, BURLEY. Above the shield an
anchor, lying fess-wise, lined and ringed. Supporters two
greyhounds sejant, each on a mount, collared, and lined to
the anchor.
+ ® : Sisfllum : ® : Bomtttc : * : icatrici's j « :
Dc : * : llooB : * ^
13.074. [a.D. 141 2-1 3.] Plaster cast, tinted red, from
imperfect impression. l~ in. [Ixxvi. 42.]
[+ * : Si]giUum : * : Dom[tnf]
Oc : « : Kous : « ^
13.075. Another. [Ixxvi. 42 B.]
Legend as above.
HERALDIC SEALS. 449
John de Ros, al. Roos, so7i of Robert de Roos, Knt.,
of CO. Essex.
13.076. [a.D. 1336.] Brownish-green : good. | in. [Harl.
ch. 55 E. 28.]
A shield of arms : two chevrons, in chief a label of five
points. Within a finely carved gothic quatrefoil.
Legend betw. the points : —
S' lOHANN^lS • De_ROS.
13.077. Sulph. cast from No. 13,076. [D.C., F. 261.]
13.078. [a.D. 1342.] Green: originally fine, imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 55 E. 29.]
13.079. [a.D. 1349.] Pale-greenish-white. [Harl. ch.
55 E. 30.]
Margeria, Dame de Roos, widow,
dan. and heir of Sir PHILIP Despenser, wife of
(l) John de Ros, ?,th Baron Ros of Hamlake,
and (2) Sir ROGER Wentworth.
13.080. [a.D. 1455.] Red: imperfect, much injured by
pressure. About i^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 55 E. 32.]
A shield of arms, conclie: uncertain. Crest on a helmet
and mantling, a covered cup, for Despenser. Background
replenished with sprigs of foliage.
Legend on a scroll :- —
StfftI E AK Dc *< roos *<
Robert de Ros, Lord of Beaui\oir, co. Line.']
13.081. [ob. A.V). 1285.] Discoloured-white : good, injured
in parts, i^- in. [Harl. ch. 55 E. 26.]
A shield of arms : three water-bougets, two and one, Ros.
Background replenished with sprigs of foliage and flowers.
Within a cusped or engrailed rosette of nine points.
!S • SIGILLVM ■ROBGRTI ■DG ROS.
Beaded borders.
13.082. [ob. A.D. 1285.] Green : fine, chipped at the back.
App. by plaited cords of green silk. [Harl. ch. 55 E. 27.]
» ■SIGILLVM • ROBGRTI • DG ROS.
Robert Roos, of Gedeney, co. Line, Chevr.
13.083. [a.D. 1430.] Red : edge chipped, indistinct in
places. About i| in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. .xii. 22.]
On a chaplet of foliage and flowers a shield o{ z.xvns, cojicM :
three water-bougets, two and one, Roos. Crest on a helmet
and ornamental mantling, a peacock in his pride.
. . . obm • roos • D' • gc milttts.
13.084. Sulph. ca-^t from No. 13,083. [D.C., G. 185.]
VOL. III. 2 G
450 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robert de Roos, Seigneur de Coiidray, co. Suss. (?).
13,085. [15th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. I-J4- in- [Ixxxix. 80.]
A shield of arms, couche: quarterly, i, 4, three water-
bougets, two and one, Roos ; 2, 3, two bars. Crest on a
helmet, ornamental mantling of foliage which replenishes the
background, and wreath, a peacock in his pride.
Legend on a scroll : —
Sigiir » toicrt «< roos «< . . gncur *< Be *< rouUra!? *< (')
Thomas de Roos de Hamelake, aftcriv. (a.d. 1362)
5/// Baron Ros of Hanilake.
13.086. [a.d. 1359.] Red : fine. i-J in. [Add. ch. 20,054.]
A shield of arms : three water-bougets, Roos and Ros.
Supported by a wild-man with long hair, and very attenuated
body, holding the shield before him. Within a finely carved
gothic panel of seven points, with ogival head, and enriched
with small countersunk quatrefoils in the spandrils, and
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
Stgtnum : JTijomr • Dc • lioos • De • |t?amclafe.
Beaded border.
13.087. [a.d. 1359.] Red: originally very fine, chipped
at edge. [Add. ch. 20,053.]
All the legend wanting except : —
me • De •
Another seal, as Lord of Hamelak, ^th Baron.
13.088. [a.d. 1 362-1 384.] Plaster cast from fine im-
pression. If in. [Ixxxix. 79.]
A shield of arms : field diapered with lozengy hatching,
three water-bougets, two and one, Roos. Betw. three pairs
of leaves or filberts. Within a pointed gothic quatrefoil,
ornamented with small roses along the inner edge.
S' «< tijomc s!^ De 9<> roos * Domini -« De «* ijamelaft s«
Beaded border.
13.089. Red : originally fine, injured, imperfect, [xxxvi.
122.]
me 51^ De !». roos De w. Jjamelab «â–
Thomas Roos, Citi::en and Mercer, of London.
13,090. [a.d. 1422.] Red: fine, originally encircled with
a twisted rush, i in. [Add. ch. 15,768.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three martlets, Roos.
HERALDIC SEALS. 451
Suspended by a loop from a forked tree. Within a carved
gothic panel.
Stgillu «< ti^omc «< roof *< ctbif *< ILonDon »
Thomas, Lord de Res, lot/i Baron.
13.091. [a.d. 143 1.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
2f in. [Ixxxix. 83.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, three water-bougets,
two and one, ROOS ; 2, 3, a fess betw. two bars gemel,
Badlesmere. Over the shield a peacock in his pride. On
each side two shields of arms, dex. (i) a wheel, Trusbut and
Belvoir, (2) chequy, Roos, DE Vallibus, or Vaux ; sin.
(i) an eagle displayed, (2) three wheels, ESPEC. Background
replenished with an elegantly designed arabesque ornament
of foliage, tendrils, and bunches of grapes. Within a bilobe
of two intersecting circles, with two cusps each boldly tre-
foiled, and carved along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
Sigtllu i rtjome ; Uni • Uc : roos • z ; trc ; gtruluous (?) •
0c i fjamflaft i Dc : baltius : z : ftp : Daustcncj.
13.092. Sulph. cast. [D.C., H. 100.]
William de Res, Lord of Hamlake.
13.093. [a.d. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
i|. in. [Ixxxix. JT?^
A shield of arms : three water-bougets, two and one, Ros.
Betw. two wingless wyverns.
» S' WILLGLMI D6 ROS.
Beaded borders.
William de Roos, al. Ros, of co. York.
13.094. [13th cent] Green: originally fine, cracked, im-
perfect. \\ in. [Harl. ch. 55 E. 25.]
A shield of arms : three water-bougets, two and one, Roos.
Suspended by a strap from a tree (?). Betw. [two] lions
rampant, that on the sin. wanting.
Si SIG .... L6LMI : D€ : ROOS :
Beaded border.
13.095. Sulph. cast from No. 13,094. [D.C., E. 399.]
William de Ros de Hamelac,
also called Lord ^llAAMX DE Ros, Lord of Hamelake,
CO. York, ind Baron Ros of Hamlake.
13,096. [a.d. 1312.] Dark-green: fine, edge injured,
li in. [Harl. ch. 55 E. 19.]
A shield of arms : three water-bougets, two and one,
2 G 2
452 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Rocs. Bctw. four roses. Within a cusped gothic panel of
eight cusped points, having small countersunk trefoil openings
in the spandrils.
Ss S' : WILL'I : DC ROS : Dl^l I : DG : HAMGLAK :
13.097. [a.D. 1 316.] Dark-brownish-red : fine. [Harl. ch.
55 E. 20.]
» S' : WILL'I : D€ ROS : DNI : D6 : HAMGLAK :
13.098. Sulph. cast of No. 13,097. [D.C., F. 214.]
William de Roos, a!. Ros, of Hamelak, son and Jicir of
Lord WiLLL\M 1)E Ros ; \_and yd Baron Ros of Hainlake^
13.099. [a.D. 1322.] Red, discoloured in parts : originally
fine, now slightly chipped. l-i- in. [Harl. ch. 55 E. 23.]
A shield of arms: three water-bougets, two and one,
Roos and Ros. Above the shield a rose, at each side a
wingless wyvern. Within a carved and pointed gothic
quatrcfoil panel, ornamented along the inner edge with small
ball-flowers or roses.
n SIGILL « WILL'I « DG « ROOS « DG * HAMGLAK.
Beaded borders.
13.100. Sulph. cast from No. 13,099. [D.C., F. 213.]
William Roos, Kut., Lord of Hamelake,
'itJi Baron Ros of Hamelake.
13.101. [a.D. 1412.] Red: originally very fine, chipped
in places. i\ in. [Harl. ch. ill C. 6l]
A shield of arms, coucli^: quarterly, I, 4, three water-
bougets, two and one, Roos and Ros ; 2, 3, a fess betw. two
double cotises, Badlesmere. Crest on a helmet, and short
cappiline or lambrequin, a peacock close. Supporters, two
trees, each on a mount. Betw. the cappiline and the si>i.
supporter a small text letter f (i"), perhaps the private mark
of the seal engraver. Within a circular panel ornamented
along the inner edge with small lozenges or billets.
. . S' * imU'i * rooB * Bni * * Dc *^ Ijamrlaft *>
The stops are trefoils, slipped, each springing from a
small mount.
13.102. Sulph. cast from No. i3,iOL [D.C., G. 136.]
Thomas Roper, of Eltliam, co. Kent, Esq.
13,103. [A.n. 1595.] Reddish-brown: indistinct, from a
ring- -HX-iV '"• [Harl. ch. 79 B. 35.]
Oval : on a wreath a lion rampant, in its dexter fore-paw a
ducal coronet. Crest of RoiER.
HERALDIC SEALS. 453
13.104. [a.D. 1595.] Reddish-brown: indistinct. [Harl.
ch. 80 B. 55.]
13.105. [a.D. I59S-] Reddish-brown: very indistinct.
[Harl. ch. 2,6 H. 42.]
13.106. [a.D. 1596.] Reddish-brown: very indistinct.
[Harl. ch. 86 H. 56.]
William Roper, of Eltham, co. Kent, Esq.
13.107. [a.D. 1529.] Red, di.scoloured : indistinct. ^-X^-in.
[Harl. ch. 78 E. 31.]
Oval : a buck's head couped, in the mouth a pear stalked
and leaved. In allusion to a crest of RoPER.
Beaded border.
13.108. [a.D. 1535.] Dark-green : originally encircled
with a twisted rush. [Harl. ch. 80 C. 13.]
13.109. [A.D. 1549.] Red. [Harl. ch. 80 B. 54.]
13.110. [a.D. 1552.] Green, discoloured. [Harl. ch.
"j^ I. 10.]
13.111. [a.D. 1552.] Green: very indistinct. [Harl. ch.
^6 I. II.]
William Roper, al. Rooper, son and heir apparent of
Thomas Roper, of Eltham, co. Kent, Esq.
13.112. [a.D. 1595.] Red: injured, indistinct, i X -J-l- in.
[Harl. ch. 79 B. 35.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly, I, per fess, a pale
counterchanged, three bucks' heads erased, ROPER ; 2,
TiGERSHALL ; 3, ermine, a fess vair^\ 4, APLEDERFIELD.
See Harl. MS. 1106, f. 94. Crest on a helmet, omamental
mantling, and wreath, a lion rampant holding a ducal coronet.
Beaded border.
13.113. [a.D. 1595.] Red : indistinct. [Harl. ch. 80 B. 55.]
13.114. [a.D. 1595.] Red: very indistinct, injured by
pressure. [Harl. ch. 86 H. 42.]
13.115. [a.D. 1596.] Red: imperfect, injured. [Harl. ch.
86 H. 56.]
Family of Ros.
See Roos.
Peter Roscelyn, of co. Norf., Knt.
13,116. [.\.D. 1308.] Green: a fragment. About a in.
when perfect. [Cott. ch. xxix. 25.]
A shield of arms : charges broken away. Cf next No. 13,1 17.
+ S'" IN.
Beaded borders.
454 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Thomas Roscelin, al. Roscelyn, of co. Norf., Knt.
13.117. [a.D. 1334.] Creamy-white: fine. W in. [Cott.
ch. xxix. 26.]
A radiant sun of fourteen rays wavy (powdered, for gold),
charged with the arms of ROSSELYNE, viz., three round
buckles, tongues in fess, betw. nine crosses crosslet fitchdes.
Legend ; each letter placed betw. the rays : —
S' _ T_H_0_M_e _ R_0_S_C_€_I I_N.
Beaded border.
13.118. Sulph. cast of No. 13,117. [D.C., F. 246.]
13.119. [a.D. 1335.] Green: good, chipped. [Cott. ch.
xxix. 27.]
S' _ T_H__0_M_e _ R_o_s_c_e_i l_N.
13.120. [A.D. 1335.] Red: fragmentary. [Cott. ch.
xxix. 28.]
S' _ T I_N.
Edmund Rose, of co. Warw., Gentl.
13.121. [a.D. 137S.] Dark-red: fine, chipped. I in.
[Add. ch. 19,850.]
A shield of arms : a cross pommettee, in the first quarter a
small buckle. Within a panel of tracery, shield-shaped, orna-
mented along the inner edge with small quatrcfoils.
» StgtUum » *< icDmunDt » » l£losc *< *
Beaded border.
Henry Rose, of Becclys {Beccles), co. Norf.
13.122. [a.D. 1378.] Red : imperfect. Detached. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 14,664.]
A shield of arms : a cross flory. Betw. two mullets.
Within a pointed gothic cinquefoil panel.
%vxx\t\ ....
Blomefield, History of Norfolk, vol. xi., p. 35. (Dept. copy.)
Mary Rose, zvidow, of East Retford, co. Nott.
13.123. [a.D. 1729.] Red: en placard, on a tape.
4^ X yV in. [Add. ch. 29,616.]
Oval : on a wreath, a dragon's head erased.
Cf. No. 10,896.
Robert Rose.
13.124. [a.D. 1423.] Plaster cast, i X i-iV in- [Ixxxix. 82.]
A shield of arms : a fess (vair, or chequy ?) betw. three
water-bougets. Betw. three pairs of sprigs of foliage.
s » ROBeRTVs «</« Rose <«
HERALDIC SEALS. 455
Thomas de Rose, al. Roos.
13,125. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
\ in. [Ixxxix. â– j'i,?^
A shield of arms, couM: three water-bougets, two and
one, Roos. Crest on a helmet, out of a coronet a plume of
feathers. Within a carved gothic panel.
© THOMAS D6 : R0S6.
Henry de Rosen.
13,126. [a.D. 1385.] Plaster cast from good impression.
\% in. [Ixxxix. 84.]
A shield of arms : five martlets, three in chief, two in
base. In the fess point a rose. Within a hexagonal panel
enriched with tracery.
Legend betw. the points : —
S' H_€IN_RICI _ De _ ROS_eN.
Probably a foreign seal.
Robert Rosom, al. Rossome, of the Cliffe,
near Leives, co. Suss., Beer brewer.
13.127. [a.d. 1691.] Red : en placard, on a label, in-
distinct, -ji^ X tV in. [Add. ch. 30,670.]
Oval : on a wreath, an unicorn's head.
13,127*. [a.D. 1 69 1.] Red : ^« //rttar^, on a label. [Add.
ch. 30,671.]
13,127**. [a.d. 1691.] Red: ^«//ac«r4onthedors. [Add.
ch. 30,671.]
Another Seal.
13.128. [a.d. 1691.] Red : en placard, on a label. About
5 xf in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 30,672.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a lion rampant.
13.129. [a.D. 1691.] Another: imperfect. [Add. ch.
30,673.]
Seal used by Anne, wife of the above.
13.130. [a.d. 1691.] Red: en placard, ox\ a label. [Add.
ch. 30,672.]
13.131. [a.d. 1691.] Another. [Add. ch. 30,673.]
Charles Ross.
See Clifford.
456 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Hea Boss.
Seal used by Sir Charles Harhord.A';?/'., Surveyor General.
13.132. [a.D. 1670.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. IX -J in. [Add. ch. 18,153.]
An ornamental shield of arms : three lions rampant, two
and one, Ross.
Seal used by William Harbord, of Grafton Park,
CO. Northt.
13.133. [a.D. 1671.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. About I X I in. [Add. ch. 18,153.]
Richard Rostwold, Esq., of cos. Norf, Siiff., etc.
13,134. [a.D. 143 1.] Red; imperfect, indistinct, injured
by pressure. About 2. in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 51 C. 46.]
A shield of arms : per saltire, ermine and , RosT-
WOLD or Restwould. Within a finely carved gothic panel,
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
Sig . . . «< xitwcXii *<
Cf. Harl. ch. 54 I. 15.
Burke (General Armory, new edit., p. 847, col. 2) also ascribes to
Restwold, the coat of gyronny of four, ermine and gules, but this is an
erroneous method of blazoning these arms.
Arnold Rote, son of SiMON RoTE, and
son and licir of ISABELLA,
wife of Richard de Lestewyche, of co. Snrr.
13.135. [A.D. 1348.] Red : good. i in. [Add. ch.
23,100.]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a bend three squirrels.
Within a carved gothic trefoil panel, ornamented along the
inner edge with small quatrefoils.
SIG' * * ARNALDI : ROT6 * »
13.136. [A.D. 135 1.] Red: fragmentary. [Add. ch.
23,114-]
SIG' . . ARNA
Cf. Add. ch. 23,702, A.D. 1359.
Thomas Rothewell.
13,137. [a.D. 1449.] Red : injured, from a ring, with
mark of setting. Jj- in. [Add. ch. 28,865.]
A stag or heraldic antelope, in reference to the crest of
ROTHWELL. Background replenished with sprigs of foliage.
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 457
William de Rothingges, Chevr., of co. Stiff.
13.138. [a.D. 1364.] Red: chipped at top, injured in
parts by pressure, i in. [Cott. ch. xii. 45.]
A shield of arms, couc/u': four palets (apparently intended
for paly of ten), for ROTHINGS. Crest on a helmet, short
cappiline or lambrequin, and chapeau, a plume broken off.
Betw. the initial letters R. A. {Rotliingoricm anna, or Roth-
itigges ariniger). Within a carved gothic panel, from the
sides of which spring flowers and leaves into the background.
S' WILL'I • De • ROTHINGG . .
13.139. Sulph. cast of No. 13,138. [D.C., F. 431.]
Jolin de Rotse.
Seal used by Simon de Rotse,
j(7« ^/ Geoffrey de Rotse, ^/t^?. York.
13.140. [A.D. 1348.] Green: chipped. | in. [Add. ch.
20,586.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three estoiles. Betw.
three wavy sprigs of foliage and flowers.
a S' • lOH'lS • D6 ■R0TS6.
Beaded border.
John Roufoot, son of Adam Roufoot,
of Fultone, co. Essex.
13.141. [A.D. 1361.] Red: indistinct. 4-§- in. [Harl. ch.
84 A. 18.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. two chevrons. Within a
carved and pointed gothic cinquefoil.
» SIG' • IQHANNIS
William de Ronhstone.
See William de Rustone.
John Rouland, of co. Northt., Clerk.
13,142. [a.D. 1403.] Red : chipped, indistinct. \% in.
[Add. ch. 21,941.]
A shield of arms : a griffin segreant. Above the shield a
small bird (.'') contourne, at each side a wingless wyvern.
Within a carved gothic panel.
» SIGILLVM ■lOHANNIS • ROVLOND.
Alls de La Rous, or Farous.
Seal used by Johanna Gary, widow of Sir John Gary, Kiit.
13,143. [A.D. 1409.] Red : fine, cracked, chipped, f* in.
[Add. ch. 15,447.]
458 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A lady, standing, turned slightly to the left, in each hand a
shield of arms : dcx., ermine, a bend embattled countcrem-
battled ; sin., an eagle displayed. Background enriched with
flowers. Within a pointed gothic quatrefoil, ornamented with
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
Legend betw. the points.
S ^ ALIS _ D6 • J _ ARC _ VS.
13,144. Plaster cast from No. 13,143. [Ixxxiv. 35.]
Sir John Rous, of Rotisknch, co. Wore.
13,145. [A.D. 1641.] Red : indistinct, -i^ X f in. [Add.
ch. 13,707.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, two bars engrailed,
for Rouse ; 3, 4, uncertain. Crest on a helmet, ornamental
mantling and wreath, a man's head affrontee, bearded and
whiskered, having on a cap tied with ribbons.
Beaded border.
John Rous.
See Richard Mayn.
Robert Rous, of cos. Norf. and Suff.
13.146. [a.D. 1435.] Red : indistinct, originally encircled
with a twisted rush. -J- in. [Cott. ch. v. 3.]
A rose of five leaves, en soleil, barbed, as a rebus on the
name of the owner, or in allusion to the crest.
13.147. [a.D. 1435.] Red : very indistinct, injured by
pressure. [Cott. ch. v. 22.]
Simon Le Rous, of Pelinges, in WoUon, co. Bed.
13.148. [a.D. 1347.] Green, mottled or discoloured :
cracked, very indistinct, edge chipped, f in. [Harl. ch.
55 E. 36.]
A shield of arms : five roses, two, two, and one, a canton.
Within a carved gothic trefoil panel.
•a. SIGILLVM : SIMONIS : LC . . . .
William Rous, of Denyeton, co. Snff.
13.149. [a.D. 1375.] Red: injured by pressure, indistinct
in places. ^ in. [Harl. ch. 49 C. 7.]
A shield of arms : a fess indented betw. three crescents,
Rous. Betw. three roses. Within a carved and pointed
gothic quatrefoil panel, ornamented along the inner edge with
small flowers.
In the place of the legend, a wavy scroll of foliage and
flowers.
HERALDIC SEALS. 459
Robert Rousyng, of Neuttm, co. Line.
13,150. [a.d. 1383.] Green: a fragment. About 4 in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,782.]
A shield of arms : charges destroyed.
Alan, son of William de Rovel, al. Rowelle, of co. Line.
SecreUim.
13.151. [7'f?;«/. Hen. III.] Opaque-brown: fine. fXf in.
[Cott. ch. V. 71.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : a s'^wc-rotvel, of six
points, in allusion to the name of RovEL. In chief a label of
three points.
© S' SeCRGTI • ALANI • DG • ROVGL.
13.152. Sulph. cast from No. 13,151. [D.C., E. 363.]
13.153. [Temp. Hen. III.] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression. [Ixxxix. 89.]
© s' . secReri • alani • oe • rov6l.
Cf. the Equestrian seal of Alan.yiV. Will, de Rowelle, of Rothwell, co.
Line, Harl. ch. 55 E. 44, Ump. Hen. III., No. 6397, of which this seal
of arms may perhaps have been used as an occasional counterseal or
secrctum.
Martin Rowe, of Stowelangtofte, co. Suff., Yeoman.
13,154. [a.d. 1626.] Red: injured by pressure, i X f in.
[Had. ch. 112 C. 42.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly. Crest on a helmet and
mantling, illegible.
Beaded border.
Peter Royle, of co. Devon, Gentl.
13,155. [a.d. 1674.] Red : very indistinct. -j-\ X tV '"•
[Harl. ch. 83 H. 24 A.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. three crosses, ROYLE (?).
Crest on a helmet and mantling, illegible.
John Roys, of IValsham, co. Norf.
13,156. [A.D. 1420.] Red : fine, f in. [Add. ch. 14,806.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three cinquefoil roses,
Rose. Betw. three escallops or ermine spots. Within a
carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil, ornamented along the
inner edge with small flowers.
Cf. Blomefield's History of Norfolk, vol. vi., p. 479. (Dept. copy.)
Johanna de Ru-
See Ralph de Hemenhale (No. 10,632).
46o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Sir Benjamin Rudyerd,
S7iri<eyor of the Liveries of the Coin-t of Wards and Liveries.
13.157. [T'^?;;//. Jas. I.] Red: cracked, imperfect. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 35,689.]
A shield of ann.s : quarterly, I, 4, fretty, RUDYERD ; 2, 3,
an uncertain animal, salient, in the fess point a crescent for
difference. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling, and
wreath, a lion's head guardant.
Cabled borders.
13.158. \Temp. Chas. I.] Red : very indistinct. [Add.
ch. 29,654.]
William RufiFord, of Edlesborough, co. Buck.
13.159. [a.d. 1610.] Red: cracked, imperfect. ^X-i^in.
[Add. ch. 23,976.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three trefoils
slipped, RUFFORD. Crest on a helmet, mantling, and wreath,
an eagle rising with wings expanded [holding in the beak
a slipped trefoil].
Beaded border.
13.160. [A.D. 1610.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 23,977.]
13.161. [A.D. 161 1.] Red. [Add. ch. 23,979.]
Thomas Rugeley, al. Rydgeley, of Hawkesyarde,
CO. Staff., Esq.
13.162. [A.D. 1589.] Red: imperfect, f X -j^g- in. [Add.
ch. 13,578.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three roses,
Rugeley.
Cabled border.
Elizabeth Rugge, u'idow of Thomas Rugge,
of Hardiitghani, co. Norf., Esq.
13.163. [a.d. 1671.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. I X VV in- [Add. ch. 36,315.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a cross pommettee. Crest on a
helmet, mantling and wreath, a pelican vulning herself.
Beaded or carved borders.
Perhaps arms of William Humpheris, one of the witnesses.
Robert, son of REGINALD Runtynges, of Horncastre
{Horncastle, co. Line).
13,164. [.\.D. 1327.] Green, mottled: indistinct. \ in.
[Harl. ch. 55 F. 22.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 46 1
A shield of arms : a bend betw. six fleurs-de-lis.
» S' GREG .... T ... . WOD'.
13,165. Sulph. cast from No. 13,164. [D.C., F. 230.]
P — de Rupe-forti, of co. Essex.
13,166. [a.D. 1205.] Pale-green : very imperfect, indis-
tinct. App. by a plaited ribbon of blue and white thread.
About If- in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 28,389.]
A shield of arms of early shape : uncertain, apparently a
kind of chequy pattern.
. . . . IL
Alianora, widow of Theobald Russel, of co. Somers.
{dan. of Ralph de Gorges).
13.167. [a.D. 1356.] Red: originally fine, very imperfect.
About I in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. xxix. 37.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., on a chief three lozants,
Russell ; sin., lozengy, Gorges. Betw. four small lozenge-
shaped shields of arms : the two at the sides (1. h. side
wanting), RusSELL, the two at top and bottom. Gorges.
Within an elaborately carved gothic quatrefoil panel, orna-
mented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
SI NORA D' RVS ...
Cf. Burke, Extinct Baronetcies, Gorges.
13.168. Sulph. cast from No. 13,167. [D.C., F. 400.]
Edward Russell, yd Earl of Bedford.
13.169. [a.D. 1601.] Red: good. i X f in. [Add. ch.
5635-]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, a lion rampant, on a
chief three escallops, RusSELL, etc. Ensigned with an earl's
coronet of five pearls.
Beaded border.
Rt. Hon. Lord Edward Russell,
Lord Lieut, of co. Middlesex.
13.170. [a.D. 1701.] Wafer, covered with paper before
impression : en placard, very indistinct, i X ^ in. [Add. ch.
13,624.]
Oval : a shield of arms : apparently per pale, almost
obliterated by pressure.
462 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Francis Russell, 7.nd Earl of Bedford.
13.171. [a.D. 1584.] Red: imperfect, very indistinct
About I X i in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 11,170.]
Oval : a shield of arms : illegible. Crest on [a helmet ?
and] mantling uncertain.
Francis Russell, ind Lord Russell, Baron of Thornehaughe,
afteJiv. (1627) 4//^ Earl of Bedford.
13.172. [a.d. 1619.] Red : imperfect. About li x I in.
[Harl. ch. 79 G. 12.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, of fourteen pieces, five,
five, and four. I [BEDFORD], etc. A crescent for difference.
Cabled border.
Sir Francis Russell.
See William Leigh.
Gilbert Russell, of Thorentone (?), co. Line. .
13,173. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
I X fin. [D.C., F. 317.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : a lion rampant, debruised
on the shoulder with two chevrons.
•a- S' GILB'TI RVS[S]€LL' • D€ • THOR6NTON6.
John Russel, of Graf ham, co. Hunt.
13,174. [a.d. 1348.] Light-brown: indistinct. |^ X | in.
[Add. ch. 33.315-]
Shield-shaped : a lion rampant, RusSELL. Within a bor-
dure ornamented with small flowers.
» l€ SV SeL DG AMOVR L€L.
Peter de Russell (?), of co. Southt.
13,175. [Tanp. Hen. III.] Creamy-white: very imperfect,
centre part only remaining. About li in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 20,216.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a bend dancette betw.
six martlets.
GTRl
Robert Russel.
13,176. [a.d. 1403.] Bronze-green : fine, i in. [Harl.
ch. 54 D. 32.]
A shield of arms, cotiche: field diapered lozengy with a
pellet in each space, on a bend three uncertain charges, per-
haps swans, Russell. Crest on a helmet, and short cappiline
HERALDIC SEALS. 463
or lambrequin diapered, out of a ducal coronet a swan's head
and neck betw. two wings erect. Within an elegantly traced
gothic panel, ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils.
Stgtllum : Hobcrti : Kuffcl *<
Carved border.
13,177. Sulph. cast from No. 13,176. [D.C., G. 98.]
Wriothesley Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford, K.G.
13,178. [a.d. 1702.] Wafer, covered with paper before
impression: en placard, i-,^ in. [Add. ch. 13,629.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, as a chief three
escallops, RusSELL. Ensigned with a ducal coronet. En-
circled with a carved scroll, which is enriched with a swag of
foliage and flowers below the shield. Supporters, dex., a lion
rampant ; sin., an antelope. In base a liston inscribed with
the family motto : —
CHE SARA SARA.
Carved border.
Ankaretta, wife of ] OWN Russhale.
See Ankaretta Drakelow (No. 9324).
Alice, wife <?/" William de Rustone.
13,179. [a.d. 1343.] Faded-red: fine, i in. [Add. ch.
22,584]
Two shields of arms : dex., RuSTONE, or ROUHSTONE, see
No. 13,180; sin., diapered lozengy, a chief chequy. Sus-
pended, side by side, from a tree.
Ss SIGILLVM • ALICie • D6 • RVSSTONe.
Beaded border.
William de Rouhstone, al. Rustone, of co. Cambr.
13,180. [a.d. 1343.] Faded-red : fine, -j-g- in. [Add. ch.
22,584.]
A shield of arms : on a bend, betw. six crosses crosslets
fitchees, three escallops. Suspended on a tree, betw. two
wingless wyverns.
S' WILLI ® DG « R0VHST0N6 *
John de Ry, of co. Line, Knt.
13,181. [Late 13th cent] Green-mottled: edge chipped.
2 in. [Harl. ch. 52 G. 7.]
0. A double-headed eagle displayed, above it a fleur-de-lis.
© sigill ss iohans St f' ss rob'Ti » d js ry.
Cf. the shield of arms, an eagle displayed, of Jehan de Rye, Chevr.
Conseiller de Rcymes (Rheims), a.d. 1380, Egert. ch. 85.
464 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. A small round counterseal. f in. A shield of arms :
a bend ermine, Rye.
+ FRANGE • LCGG • Tece. »
Beaded borders.
Cf. Add. ch. 20,736, late 13th cent.
John, son of Randolf de Ry, of Goseberkirk, co. Line.
13,182. [a.D. 1332.] Brownish-green: indistinct. I in.
[Egertch. 559.]
A shield of arms : field diapered lozengy on a bend, three
ears of rye or ermine, Rye. Held up by a strap by two
female figures, that on the dex. holding a key, that on the sin.
a sword, by way of supporters. Within an elegantly designed
quatrefoil panel.
» : SIGILLVM : lOHANNIS : D6 : RY :
Beaded border.
Ralph Rydel, of AubodeV {Abbotsk;}), co. Hunt.
13,183. [13th cent.] Green: imperfect, indistinct. About
liX-^in. [Add. ch. 33,054.]
Oval : a shield of arms : four piles meeting in case, over
all a bendlet.
fii SI . . . [R3ADVLFI • RIDEL.
Cf. arms of RiDELL, of co. Bedf., paly of six, a bend.
Roger de Redevare, al. Rydeware, so7i of
Roger de Rydeware , Lord of Boyleston, co. Derb., Knt.
13,184. [a.D. 1294.] Green: fine, chipped, -fin. [Stowe
ch. 47.]
A shield of arms : an eagle displayed, Rydware, or
Rydeware, and chief vaire counter vaire.
« S' ROGeRI De RGDeVARe.
Beaded borders.
Walter de Rydeware, Chevr., of Rideware-Hamstall,
CO. Staff.
13,185. [A.D. I34L] Red: originally fine, injured by
pressure. -{-§- in. [Add. ch. 20,460.]
A shield of arms : an eagle displayed, debruised by a bend
charged with some illegible charges. Betw. three pairs of
HERALDIC SEALS. 465
oak leaves slipped. Within a finely carved and traced gothic
quatrefoil panel, ornamented along the inner edge with
small quatrefoils.
» SIGILLVM <3> WALT6R1 @ 06 «■RYD6WAR6.
Beaded border.
Thomas Rydgeley.
See Thomas Ruceley.
Walter Rydingersh, Esq.
13,186. [15th cent.] Red. i in. [xxxv. 321.]
A shield of arms: quarterly, 1,4, a saltire, or per saltire ;
2, 3, a chevron. Within a carved panel.
© StgtUum • UMaXttxi • Upln'ngcrsi) • arin.
Walter, son of Walter Rydware, al. de Rideware,
of CO. Dei'b., Kilt.
13,187. [a.d. 1352.] Red: good, slightly compressed at
edge. J-|- in. [Woll. ch. vi. 7.]
A shield of arms, coiic/u': an eagle displayed, Rydware,
or Rydeware. Crest on a helmet and cappiline or short
lambrequin, out of a ducal coronet an eagle's head and neck.
Within a carved panel, ornamented along the inner edge with
small quatrefoils.
S' * WALTeRI « RYDWAR".
G[e Jorge Rygmayden, of co. Lane.
13.188. [15th cent.] Recent impression in gilded gutta-
percha. i-L^} in. [xxxvii. 10.]
A maiden, wearing a tall mitre-shaped head-dress, kneeling
three-quarters to the 1. h. on a mount replenished with sprigs
of flowers and foliage, and holding by a strap over the left
arm a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, three bucks' heads
cabossed, RiGMAlDEN ; 2, 3, on a chevron betw. three estoiles
of si.x points pierced, a crescent for difference. In her r. h. a
helmet bearing a crest, a unicorn's head. In the background
a wattled hedge with trees ; in the foreground a talbot or
small' dog, sejant reguardant contourne.
Legend on a scroll : —
* Croigc /« * « rrgmapDrn *< *
Carved border.
13.189. Sulph. cast. [D.C., G. 221.]
VuL. in. 2 II
466 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William Rykhill.
13,190. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. 1 in. [Ixxxix. 86.]
A shield of arms : two bars betw. three annulets, Rykhill.
Suspended by a strap from a tree. Within a carved gothic
panel.
St'sinuin : toillclmi : rjlUjill «<
William Ryngbourne, of co. Berks.
13,191. [A.D. 1384,] Red. W in. [Add. ch. 24,322.]
A shield of arms : a bend embattled counter-embattled.
Within a cusped rose border of eight points, ornamented
along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
Carved border.
Hugh de Ryngesdun.
See Hugh de Ringesdune.
Ralph de Ryngesdun.
See Ralph de Ringesdune.
John de Rysle.
13,192. [iSth cent.] Plaster cast from good impression.
% in. [Ixxxix. 2>-]?\
A shield (of arms?): a saltire betw. a cross crosslet fitchee
in chief, and a pierced cinquefoil in base, at the sides the
initial letters I. R. Within a carved and traced gothic
trefoil ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
Legend betw. the points : —
• SIGILL'V • _ • lOHIS De ■_ ■RYSLS.
George Rythe, al. Rithe, Gentl.
See John Williams.
John de Ryvers.
See John de Rivirs.
HERALDIC SEALS. 467
w-
Seal used by TnoM^S Claymond, Sheriff of Lincoln.
13,193. [a.D. 1385.] Dark-green. fjl in. [Add. ch.
22,568.]
A talbot's head erased. Betw. the initial letters S2J. S.
Within a quatrefoil of coarse workmanship.
John de S . . . ere.
13,194. [a.D. 1332.] Plaster cast from an indistinct im-
pression. iJ- in. [Ixxxix. 96.]
A shield of arms, coiiclU: a bend, in chief a label of three
points. Crest on a helmet and short mantling or cappiline, a
dolphin embowed. Background hatched. Within a carved
rosette or cusped panel, ornamented along the inner edge
with small quatrefoils.
ft SIGILLVM : lOHANNIS • DG • S . . . . CR€.
Richard Sacheverell, al. Saucheverell, Esq.
13,195. [a.D. 1504.] Red: indistinct and injured,
f X -i^ in. [Add. ch. 29,561.]
Rectangular : uncertain, perhaps a goat, in reference to the
crest of Sacheverell.
Andrew de Saukevile, al. Sakeville le Fitz,
of COS. Wilts, and Berks., Knt.
13.196. [A.D. 1365.] Red: good. i^ in. [Add. ch.
20,239.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, a bend vair, over all a label
of three points, Sackville. Suspended from a tree, and
within a finely carved cusped gothic panel of eight points,
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
Stg • anflrcc • Dc • Saufecuilc • jFilii :
Beaded borders.
Anne Sackville, Countess of Dorset,
dan. of George Clifford, yd Earl of Cumberland,
and 7uife of RlCH.\RD SACKVILLE, 2nd Earl of Dorset.
13.197. [a.D. 1609.] Red: well preserved. From a signet
ring, with mark of the setting. ^ in. [Harl. ch. 76 G. 9.]
Lozenge-shaped : out of a ducal coronet a wyvern rising,
tail nowy. Crest of CLIFFORD.
Cabled border.
2 H 2
468 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Edward Sackville, al. Sakevile, of co. Line, Esq.
13.198. [15th cent.] Red: imperfect, indistinct, injured in
places by pressure. About -J- in. when perfect. Originally
encircled with a twisted rush, marks of which remain.
[Had. ch. 77 F. 13.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, a bend, Sackville. Within
a cusped rosette of nine (?) points.
ss StgiUum *< cDtoarDi *< :sflcft . . . r *•
Beaded borders.
Edward Sackville, 4//^ Earl of Dorset,
Chamberlain to the Queen, K.G., P.C.
First Signet.
13.199. [a.d. 1627.] Red. ^ X ^ in. [Add. ch. 30,734.]
Shaped : a leopard rampant, one of the supporters of
Sackville, Earls of Dorset. Encircled with a Garter bearing
the Motto of the Order of the Garter, and ensigned with an
Earl's coronet.
Secotid Signet.
13.200. [A.D. 1629.] Red : good fragment. From a
signet ring with marks of the setting. About |^ X -j- in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 9290.]
Oval : on a wreath a leopard salient, one of the supporters
of Sackville, Earls of Dorset. Encircled with a Garter
bearing the Motto of the Order of the Garter, and ensigned
with an Earl's coronet.
Beaded border.
Later Seal.
13.201. [a.d. 1G36.] Red: indistinct, if X i in. [Add.
ch. 29,276.]
Shaped : a leopard rampant, one of the supporters of
Sackville, Earls of Dorset. Encircled with a Garter bear-
ing the Motto of the Order of the Garter, and ensigned with
an Earl's coronet.
John Sakevyle, of Wethyhani, co. Suss., Esq.
13.202. [a.d. 1534.] Red: from a ring with mark of the
setting. -rV X -h '"• [Add. ch. 29,979.]
Octagonal signet : a ram's head erased. Crest of SACK-
VILLE.
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 465
John Sackevile, al. Seckevill, of Sdscombe or Sedlisconibe,
CO. Suss., Esq.
13.203. [a.d. 1600.] Red : from a ring, with mark of the
setting. 44. X -i^in. [Had. ch. y? C. 20.]
Oval signet : on a wreath a ram's head erased. Crest of
Sackville.
Cabled border.
13.204. [a.d. 1609.] Red, partially discoloured: indistinct
[Harl. ch. ill F. 24.]
Lionel Cranfield Sackville, Buke of Dorset,
Earl of Dorset and Middlesex, Baron of Buckhiirst,
Baron Cranfield, Constable of Dover, etc., K.G.
13,205. [a.d. 1758.] Wafer, covered with paper before
impression: fine. 2;- in. [Add. ch. 181 1.]
An ornamental shield of arms : quarterly, a bend vain
Enclosed within a Garter inscribed with the Motto of that
Order, ensigned with a Duke's coronet. Supporters, two
leopards. On a scroll below, the motto : —
AUT • NUNQUAM • TENTES • AUT • PERFICE.
Carved border.
Richard Sackville, 2nd Earl of Dorset.
13,206. [a.d. 1609.] Red: from a ring with mark of the
setting. 4- X I in. [Harl. ch. ^6 G. 9.]
Oval signet : on a wreath a leopard guardant. One of the
supporters of SACKVILLE. Ensigned with an Earl's coronet.
Cabled border.
Thomas Saukevyle.
Seal used by William Sakevylle, of Ayot Motinfechetes,
CO. Herts.
13,207. [a.d. 1421.] Red: injured by pressure, indistinct.
I in. [Add. ch. 28,835.]
A shield of arms : ermine three chevrons, Sakevill.
Betw. three slipped roses. Within a pointed gothic quatrefoil
panel ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
SS S' THOMG : SAVKeVYLG.
Cf. Willement's Roll, circa 1392-1397, London, 1834, 410.
Sir Thomas Sackvile, K.G., Baron of Buckliurste,
al. Biichnrst, Lord High Treasurer of England.
13,208. [a.d. 1601.] Red: indistinct. i\ X -j-^ in. [Add.
ch. 30,703.]
470 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pip-shaped oval ; on a wreath a leopard rampant, one of
the supporters of SacKVILLE. Encircled with a Garter
inscribed with the Motto of the Order of the Garter.
William Sakevyl, al. Sakevyll, of co. Siirr., Esq.
13,209. [a.D. 1556.] Red: injured by pressure. About
^ X -n7 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 112 D. 9.]
Oval : an uncertain crest or badge.
Beaded border.
Hugh de Sadelistanes.
13,210. [a.D. 1350.] Plaster cast from a chipped impres-
sion.] I in. [Ixxxix. 90.]
A shield (of arms?) : a cross voided, betw. a fleur-de-lis in
the 1st and 4th quarters, and a leopard's face in the 2nd and
3rd quarters. Over the shield an indistinct initial letter ; at
each side a slipped rose. Within a carved and pointed gothic
quatrefoil panel ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils.
La S' HjVGONIS • De • SADGLISTANeS.
At the end of the legend, a martlet contourne.
Hugh de Sadelyngstanes.
13,211. [a.D. 136L] Plaster cast from a fine impression.
\^ in. [Ixxxix. 9l]
A shield of arms : a chevron (marked with vertical lines,
perhaps to represent gules), betw. three lions' heads erased,
crowned. Betw. three slipped roses. Within a pointed
gothic quatrefoil ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils.
» S' : ijugonis • He • ^aflrlnugftancf.
Beaded border.
Henry Sadleir, of Everley, co. Wilts., Esq.
13.212. [a.D. 1579.] Red: indistinct in places, f x J^ in.
[Add. ch. 1 5, 1 30.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant [per fess],
Sadleir.
Beaded border.
13.213. [a.D. 1579.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch.
15,128.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 47 1
Almauric, al. Amaury de Sancto Amendo, Lord of Wydehay,
1st Baron by zurit.
13,214. [a.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from a fine impression.
i- in. [Ixxxix. 93.]
A shield of arms : fretty, on a chief three roundles, St.
Amand. Betw. three wyverns sans wings.
© S' ALMAVRICI • De • SCO ■AM6NDO :
Amaric de Sancto Amando, of co. Bedf.
{Perhaps another seal of the above?)
13,215. \Tcmp. Edw. I.] Dark-green : very indistinct.
i in. [Harl. ch. SS F- 5I-]
A shield of arms : fretty, on a chief three roundles, St.
Amand.
© s' amarici d6 sco amando.
The letters N D in the last word are joined together.
Almaric de Sancto Amando, Chcvr., of cos. Bedf, Berks., &c.
{Probably 2nd Baron of the re-established dignity.)
13.216. [A.D. 1368.] Red: fragments. About i^ in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 55 F. 52.]
A shield of arms, couchd: fretty, on a chief three bezants,
St. Amand. Within a carved gothic panel.
Legend wanting.
Almaric de Sancto Amando,
3^^/ Baron of the re-established dignity.
13.217. [a.D. 1 383-1 384.] Cast in plaster, faced with red
composition. From a good impression, with edge chipped,
among the Berkeley charters in possession of Lord
Fitzhardinge. I^ in. [xciv. 81.]
A shield of arms : fretty, on a chief three roundles,
St. Amand. Suspended from a tree of three branches by a
strap. Within a ring, annulus, or rosette of elaborate gothic
tracery, ornamented with ball flowers along the inner edge.
StgiUum : aimartci : fle : Sancto : JlmanUo.
13.218. Another, [xciv. 82.]
13.219. [a.D. 1402.] Red: originally fine, very imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 55 G. i.]
xiti : [5i]c : Sane
John de Sancto Claro.
13,220. [a.D. 1251-1252.] Plaster cast from a fine
impression, i in. [Ixxxix. 95.]
472 CATALOGUE OK SEALS.
A shield of arms of early shape : a crescent betw. three
estoilcs, within a (bevelled) bordure fretty.
© S' lOHIS ■D6 • SCO • CLARO.
William de Sancto Claro, Kiit.
13,221. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
chipped cdL^c. 1 in. [D. C, F. 313.]
A shield of arms : a cross engrailed, St. Clare. Betw.
three boars' heads couped, in allusion to another coat of arms
of St. Clare. Within a quatrefoil panel, having a trefoilcd
sprig in each spamlril.
S> S' WILLELMI . De . SCO I CLARO I MILITIS.
Beaded border.
John de Seyntcler, Clievr.
13.222. [a.D. 1370.J Red: originally fine, cracked, very
imperfect. [Marl. ch. 55 G. 3.]
A shield of arms : a radiant sun or cstoile, St Clere.
Within a carved gothic panel enriched with tracery, and
ornamented with small quatrefoils along the inner edge.
* Stgin .... riutdcr.
Beaded border.
Robert Seintcler, (/ Soncrset, Lord of Stapultun.
13.223. [a.D. 1355.] Red: very indistinct. { in.
[Harl. ch. 86 E. 5.]
A shield of arms : indistinct but apparently per pale.
Betw. three uncertain initial letters. Within a pointed
quatrefoil panel.
William Seintgeorge, i^y (Ox IVanv. and Dors., Ktit.
13.224. [a.D. 1439.] Red: from a ring. [Harl. ch.
55 G. 5.]
Oblong octagonal : a lion rampant, in allusion to the arms
of St. Geok(;e. In the field the initial letters 2.21. 5.
Cabled border.
Giles de Sancto Johanne,
Lord of Pluniptone Sancti Jokannis, co. Northt., Knt.
13,225. [a.D. 1374.] Red: good, chipped at edge. | in.
[Add. ch. 22,317.]
A shield of arms : two bars, a canton ermine, St. John.
Suspended b)' a strap from a forked tree. Within a c,ir\ed
HERALDIC SEALS. 473
gothic panel ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils.
!>^ $igillum : cgiDit ; Oc : Snjut : iofjan : m
Cabled border.
John de Sancto Johanne, sou and heir of
Lord ]onN DE Sancto Johanne, of co. Southt,
is I Baron by writ.
13.226. [a.D, 1306.] Dark-green : originally fine, cracked,
chipped, ii in. [Add. ch. 23,834.]
Three shields of arms arranged with their base points
meeting in the centre of the seal : i, 2, field powdered, on a
chief two mullets of six points, St. John, 3, broken in parts,
but apparently the same as i and 2.
CJ S' : lOH'IS : D6 : SCO : IOHANN6 :
Beaded borders.
John St. John, 2nd Baron.
Seal used by Oliver St. John, Lord St. John,
ird Baron of Bletsoe.
13.227. [a.D. 159S.] Red: very indistinct, injured by
pressure, i^- in. [Add. ch. 35,223.]
A shield of arms : on a chief two mullets, St. John. Crest
on a helmet mantling and wreath, on a mount a falcon
rising, belled, ducally gorged. Supporters, two monkeys
cloaked.
SIGILL' • 10 • [ST • lOHN •] BACRO •] DE • BLETTSO.
13.228. [a.D. 1598.] Red: very much injured by pressure.
[Add. ch. 35,224.]
SIGILL' ■10 • ST • lOHN
13.229. [A.D. 1598.] Red : imperfect, very indistinct.
[Add. ch. 35,225.]
. . . . O • ST • lOHN • BARO ■DE ■BLETTSO.
13,230a. [a.D. 1601.] Red : very indistinct [Add. ch.
35>227.]
SIGILL' • 10 • ST • lOHN • BARO • DE • BLETTSO.
13,230b. [a.D. 1601.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 35.22S.]
SIGILL' • 10 • ST ■lOHN • BARO • DE • BLETTSO.
Olyver St. John, \st Lord St. John of Bletsoe, co. Bedf.
13,231. [a.D. 1567.] Red: very indistinct. About
A X i in. [Add. ch. 29,744.]
Shaped signet : on a mount a falcon rising, belled, ducally
gorged. Crest of St. JaHN.
Beaded borders.
474 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Olyver Sainct John, Esq., son and lieir apparent of
Olyver Sainct John, yd Baron ;
{aftui. iSfth Baron St. John of B/etso, and
1st Earl of Bo/ingbroke.)
13.232. [a.d. i6oi.] Red : very indistinct, i in. [Add.
ch. 35-227.]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms : on a chief two
mullets, St. John. Perhaps with an obscure mark of
cadency.
Seal as Earl of Bolitigbroke.
13.233. [a.d. 1625.] Red : injured, indistinct. Ij X i in.
[Add. ch. 33,168.]
Oval : a shield of arms, crest, and supporters, as described
in No. 13,227. On the chief an obscure mark of cadency.
Carved border.
Peter de Sancto Johanne, of Lagchatn, co. Siirr.
13.234. [a.d. 1355.] Red: imperfect, much injured, very
indistinct. About I in. [Harl. ch. 55 G. 8.]
A shield of arms, couc/u' : illegible. Crest upon a helmet,
wanting. In the background on each side a sprig of foliage.
€ ■SCO ■lOHANN . . .
William de Sancto Johanne, of co. Suss.
13,235. [13th cent.] Cast in plaster, tinted green, from a
fine but imperfect impression. About 2\ in. when perfect,
[ci. 6.]
A shield of arms of early form : on a chief, two estoiles,
for St. John, which family usually bears on achief two mullets.
+ SIG 6.
John de Sancto Laudo, of co. Soniers., Knt.
13,236. [Late Hen. III.] Creamy-white, covered with
dark-brown varnish : imperfect. About \ in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 5444.1
A shield of arms : a bend, in base a cross pattce, over all
a label of five points.
. . GH'IS De SA . . T LOV . .
John de Sancto Laudo, Senior, Miles.
Seal used by John Bais, of Yvele ( Yeovil}), co. Somers.
13,237. [a.d. 1364.] Red: a fragment. About i in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 45 E. 66.]
A shield of arms : (field diapered lozengy with an annulet
in each space) on a bend three roundles.
gtllu s tolj .
HERALDIC SEALS. 475
Isabella, widow of Edmund de Sancto Leodegario,
of CO. Kent.
13,238. [a.D. 1337.] Red: indistinct, if in. [Had. ch.
80 C. 23.]
A shield of arms : fretty, on a chief in the sin. corner a
pierced estoile, for St. Leger. Within a pointed trefoil
panel of coarse style.
In place of a legend a wavy scroll of foliage and flowers.
Nicholas St. Leger.
See Nicholas Sentleger.
Countess Alicia de Sancto Licio,
zi'ife of Slmox de Sancto Licio,
'^rd Earl of Northampton and Huntingdon,
dan. of Gillebert de Gant, Earl of Lincoln.
13.239. \circ. A.D. 1160.] Light-brown, varnished: the
upper part broken off. About 3x2 in. when perfect.
[Egert. ch. 431.]
Pointed oval: chevronelly, or eight chevrons, not on a
shield.
IE • GOMITISSE ... IE GOMITIS . . .
.... ILEBERT . .
Cf. Cotton MS., Julius C. vii. f. iSg^, where the legend is given in
fuU:—
^ : SIGILLVM ■ALICIE • GOMITISSE ■FILIE -
GOMITIS • GILEBERTI :
13.240. [i-/;r. A.D. 1160.] Greenish-brown: very indistinct,
much injured by fire. [Cott. ch. xvi. 37.]
M : ALIGI
Cf. No. 6645, sell of Rohais, wife of Gillebert de Gant, and dau. of
William de Romara, Earl of Lincoln, according to Dugdale, Baronage,
vol. i., p. 400, but this statement has been challenged.
John Seintlowe, of co. Snrr.
13,241. [a.D. 1445.] Red : originally encircled with a
twisted rush, i in. [Add. ch. 5619.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a cross-bow. Within a cusped
panel.
Beaded border.
John de Sancto Manefeo.
Sec No. 8969.
476 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Edmund de Seyrmor, al. de Sancto Mauro,
of CO. Stiff., Kitt.
13.242. [a. D. 1336.] Green: indistinct, fin. [Harl ch.
84 A. 21.]
A shield of arms : ermine, two chevrons in chief, over all
a label of five points. Suspended by a strap from a forked
staff. Betw. two wavy sprigs of foliage.
Ss S' €DMVND1 • De • SeVRMOR.
Beaded borders.
13.243. Sulph. cast from No. 13,242. [D.C., F. 258.]
13.244. [a.D. 1338.] Dark-green: indistinct. [Harl. ch.
84 A, 22.]
« S' eOMVNDI • De ■SeVRMOR.
Laurence de Sancto Mauro.
Seal used by Thomas Maudut.
13.245. [Temp. Edw. I.] Dark -green : fine, edge chipped.
I in. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 70.]
A shield of arms : two chevrons, in chief over all a label of
three points.
S) S' • LAVReNCII ■D' SCO : MAVRO :
Beaded borders.
13.246. Sulph. cast from No. 13,245. [D.C., E. 497.]
Robert de Sancto Mauro, al. Seymour.
13.247. [a.D. 1355.] Red: fine, edge slightly chipped.
I in. [Harl. ch. 56 A. 46.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron, betw. three martlets, an
escallop for difference. Betw. three Lombardic capital m's.
Within an elaborately carved gothic panel, or rosette of eight
cusped points, ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils. _
Ss SIGILLV • ROeeRTI • D€ • SCO : MAVRO :
Beaded borders.
13.248. Sulph. cast from No. 13,247. [D.C., F. 396.]
William de Sancto Nicholao, of co. Kent.
13,249. [A.D. 1393.] Red: imperfect, very indistinct.
I in. [Add. ch. 16,488.]
A shield of arms : ermine a chief quarterly, St. Nicholas.
Betw. two sprigs of foliage.
* S' • Mtillelmi : Sctn
HERALDIC SEALS. 477
Thomas de Sancto Omero, al. Seint Omer,
of CO. Norf., Kilt.
13.250. [a.d. 1350.] Red: originally fine, cracked, injured.
I in. [Harl. ch. 55 G. 14.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. six crosses clechees, for
St. Omer, in chief a label of four points. Suspended by a
strap from a hook. Betw. two lions rampant.
Rs SIGILLV : THOM€ : DG : SGINT : OM€R.
Beaded border.
William Saintpaul of Todwyk, co. York.
13.251. [a.d. 1 391.] Greenish-brown : very indistinct.
\ in. [Harl. ch. 84 A. 23.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, illegible. Within a gothic
rosette of ten points ornamented along the inner edge with
small quatrefoils.
D6 â– s
Cf. Cott. ch. xxvii. 207, a.d. 1381.
John de Sancto Quintino.
13,252. [a.d. 1329.] Plaster cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About 14- X ^ in. when perfect. [Ixxxix. 97.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron, a chief vair, for St.
OUINTIN, which family usually bears three chevroncis, a
chief vair. Above the shield the head of St. John Baptist in
a charger. Within a cusped or engrailed panel.
. . . lOH'IS : D6 : SCO : QVINTI . . .
John de Sancto Quintino,
Parson of Hclpringham Church, co. Line.
13,253. [a.d. 1354.] Creamy-white; very imperfect, in-
distinct. About ^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,762.]
A shield of arms : illegible. Within a gothic panel.
Legend broken away.
IN .
Sakevyle.
See Sackville.
Gracia de Sa,leloY, zvidozv of Sir Brl\n de Insula,
of CO. L inc.
13,254. \circ. A.D. 1240?] Green: fine, edge slightly
chipped. I in. [Harl. ch. 52 B. H?^
A shield of arms : three crescents, and a canton or quarter.
^~ SIGILLVM • GRAC6 • Oe ■LILG.
478 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
13.255. Sulph. cast of No. 13,254. [D.C., E. 361. j
13.256. [Middle 13th cent] Dark-green; very indistinct,
fragmentary. [Harl. ch. 55 F. 45.]
Lady Margaret, wife of Peter de Salmershe,
of CO. Bedf, Kilt.
13,257. [a.D. 1 341.] Green : finely designed, originally
good, now a fragment. About I in. when perfect. [Add.
ch. 1 5.434-]
Three shields of arms, meeting at their bases m the centre
of the seal : (i.) three cinquefoils betw. seven crosses cro.sslet
fitchees. Saltmarsh and Salmers ; (2.) wanting ; (3.) on a
bend betw. six martlets, three roundles. Background re-
plenished with slipped foliage, and flowers. Within a pointed
gothic trefoil panel, ornamented along the inner edge with
small quatrefoils.
LMCRSHe.
William de Salso Marisco.
Seal used by Andrew Fiket, of Flixtou, co. Stiff.
13,258. [a.D. 1367.] Dark-green : indistinct. |in. [Stowc
ch. 347.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three roses, and other
small charges. Within a gothic trefoil.
S' WILL'I • D6 ■SALSOMARISCQ.
William Salter, of Tver, al. Eiiei; co. Bucks., Esq.
13,259. [a.D. 1656.] Red: injured by pressure, -f^ X I in.
[Harl. ch. 83 H. 23.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess nebuly betw. three crescents.
Betw. two palm branches.
John Samon.
13.260. [a.D. 1360]. Dark-red: indistinct in places.
t in. [Harl. ch. 48 G. 27.]
A shield of arms : three salmon fishes, naiant in pale,
Salmon. Above the shield a fleur-de-lis. Within a carved
gothic panel of eight points.
* SIGILLVM !«. w lOHANNIS a* «< SAMON.
13.261. Sulph. cast from No. 13,260. [D.C., F. 410.]
Henry Sampson.
13,262. [Late 14th or early 15th. cent.] Plaster cast from
a chipped impression. i-pV in. [xc. i.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 479
A shield of arms : five bars. Within a traced star-like
panel of six points.
Legend betw. the points : —
U'm — 1)tn vi • s_amp_son.
Thomas Sampson, of co. Si/ff., Esq.
13,263. [a.D. 1431.] Red : very indistinct. ^ in. [Harl.
ch. 52 A. 2.]
A shield of arms : a cross ; cf. a cross chcquy, SAMPSON.
Suspended by a strap from a tree. Within a carved gothic
panel.
. . (gill . . ti^omc
Sir Edward Sandars.
See Sir Edward Saunders.
William Sanderson,
of East Greenwich, co. Kent, Bart.
13.264. [A.D. 1733.] Red: en placaj-d, ont3.^c. About |x
-1- in. [Add. ch. 93 11.]
Octagonal signet : a shield of arms : paly of six, over all
a bend, with the hand of Ulster in a canton, SANDERSON.
Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a talbot
passant.
Richard Sandes, of co. Sontht., Esq.
13.265. [a.D. 15 18.] Red: cracked, imperfect, indistinct.
About -iV X i in. [Add. ch. 13,305.]
Oval : a shield of arms : illegible bearings.
John Sandhurst, of co. Essex.
13,266. [A.D. 1378.] Red : injured, indistinct. About
^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 43 G. 31.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three uncertain charges,
perhaps trefoils.
« SIGILLV .... 6 ... .
Ambrose Sandon, of Askby-prope-Parteney,
CO. Line, Esq.
13,267. [A.D. 15S2.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. About
•J in. when perfect. [Egert. ch. 484.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dcx., a chevron vair betw.
three bulls' heads erased, a chief, Sandon, sin., a chevron
480 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
betw. three lions or bulls passant. Above the shield the
initial letters A. S.
Can,-ed border.
John de Sandwich (Sandwyco),
son ^/Nicholas de Sandwvco, o/cp. Kent, Knt.
13,268. [.\.D. 1345.] Red: good, f in. [Harl. ch. 80
C. 29.]
Slightly oval : an eagle displayed with wings inverted,
bearing on the breast a shield of arms : per fess indented in
chief a pierced estoile, for SANDWICH Ca chief indented). In
the background, at the eagle's feet the initial letters : 10 SO,
for Johannes de Sandwyco. Within a carved and pointed
gothic quatrefoil panel, ornamented along the inner edge
with small quatrefoils.
Robert Sandwith.
See Henry Wright.
Sir Miles Sandys, Knt., and \st Bart. (a.d. 1612),
Comviissioner of Sewers.
13.269. [a.d. 1608.] Red: indistinct. I^X-i-in. [Add.
ch. 33.083.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., a fess wavy
betw. three crosses crosslet, fitchees, Sandys, sin., three
crescents, two and one, a canton, CooK (?)
13.270. [a.d. 160S.] Red: injured by pressure, indistinct.
[Add. ch. 33.084.]
13.271. [a.d. 1609.] Red : somewhat indistinct. [Add.
ch. 33.087.]
13.272. [a.d. 1614.] Red: injured by pressure, nearly
obliterated. [Add. ch. 33,095.]
13.273. [a.d. 161 5. [ Red: indistinct. [Add. ch. 33,097.]
13.274. [A.D. 161 5.] Red : indistinct. [Add. ch. 33,098.]
13.275. [a.d. 1618.] Red: injured by pressure, very
indistinct. [Add. ch. 33,105.]
13.276. [a.d. 161 8.] Red: a fragment, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 33.107.]
13.277. [a.d. 1618.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 33.109]
Miles Sandys, Esq., afteriv. Knt. and 2nd Bart.
13.278. [a.d. 1618.] Red: indistinct. [Add. ch. 33,109 ]
Oval : similar to the seal of Sir Miles Sandys, Knt. and
Bart., No. 13,269, but from a different matrix.
HERALDIC SEALS. 48I
Richard Sandys, Notary Public at Falinoiith. co. Coni'U).
13.279. [a.D. 1747.] Plaster cast, tinted red, from a fine
but cracked impression, i-pg- in. [Ixxvi. 34.]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms : a fess dancettce
betw. three crosses, croslet fitchees. SANDYS.
• + ■RICHARD • + • SANDYS • + ■NOTARY • + • PUBLICK.
Carved border.
Brian de Santun (?).
Seal 2ised by Willl\m Dvgher, of Horsham, co. Suss.
13.280. [a.D. 141 1.] Red: indistinct in places, i in.
[Add. ch. 8864.]
A shield of arms : on a fess three annulets. Within a
coarsely carved pointed quatrefoil.
Legend betw. the points : —
S' BRI-_ANI_De â– S_ANTVN (?)
John de Sapy, Knt., Lord of Rudniarele
[Rediiuirtey-D'Abitot), co. Wore.
13.281. [a.D. 1365.] Dark-green: originally fine, very
imperfect, indistinct. About i| in. when perfect. [Slo. ch.
xxxiii. 41.]
A shield of arms, coucJu': field, diapered lozengy, on a
bend three round buckles, tongues bendwise. Crest on a
helmet, and short mantling or lambrequin, on a chapeau
turned up ermine, a wheel. Betw. two wavy branches of
foliage. Within a finely traced gothic panel with ogee points,
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
D€ • 8 . . . .
13.282. Sulph. cast from No. 13,281. [D.C., F. 445.]
Thomas, so7i of Thomas Saresson de Pinchebec,
al. Pincebek, co. Line.
See Thomas de Pinchebec.
Ralph de Saucoio.
13,283. [Early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from a good im-
pression, i^ in. [xc. 4.]
A shield of arms of early shape : barry of six, a lion
rampant.
Ss SIGILLVM : RADVLFI DG • SAVCOIO : -
Perhaps a foreign .seal.
vol. \u. 2 I
4S2 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John de Sauter.
13,284. [A.D. 1356.] Plaster cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About I in. when perfect, [xc. 5.]
A shield of arms: a cross botonnee. In dexter chief a
pierced rose. Bctw. five small cinqucfoils. Within a carved
gothic rosette of eight points, ornamented along the inner
edge with small quatrefoils.
. . . eM . . €T . . .
Arnald Sauuage, of co. Kent, Knt.
13,285. [a.D. 1329.] Red: fine fragment. [Harl. ch. 80
C. 32.]
A shield of arms : [six] lions rampant, three, two, and one,
Savage. Betw. the initial letters [A.] M. S. =Arnaluus
Sauuage, Miles. Within an elaborately carved gothic panel,
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
SIGILLVM .... A ... . AW . . .
Arnald Savage.
13.286. [a.D. 1372.] Plaster cast from a fine but chipped
impression, i^ in. [Ixxxvi. 45.]
A shield of arms : six lions rampant, three, two, and one.
Savage. Above the shield two wings conjoined in lure.
Within an elaborately carved gothic panel, with open-work
tracery at each side, and ornamented along the inner edge
with small quatrefoils.
[SjigiUum : : 2lrnalOt : : Sauagc : *<
In the two spaces betw. the pairs of stops, two wings
conjoined in lure.
Another Seal.
13.287. [A.D. 1399.] Plaster cast from a chipped im-
pression. i| in. [Ixxxviii. 93.]
Very similar in design to the previous No. 13,286, but from
a different matrix.
Sigillum ♦ arnallJt • Sauagr.
With two wings conjoined in lure, as the stop after each of
the two first words.
Sir John Savage, of co. Chest.
13.288. [a.D. 15S9.] Red : injured by pressure, very
indistinct. About ^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 8489.]
An unicorn's head erased. Crest of SAVAGE.
Carved border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 483
13.289. [A.D. 1589.] Another. [Add. ch. 8489.]
13.290. [A.D. 1589.] Another. [Add. ch. 8489.]
Robert Sauuage, al. Savage, of co. York.
13,291. [A.D. 1377.] Red: good. -fin. [Harl. ch. 75
G. 38.]
A shield of arms : a chevron bctw. three leopards' heads
erased, SAVAGE.
SIGILL- ■ROBERTI • SAVAG'.
Sir George Savile, \st Marquess of Halifax.
13.292. [a.D. 1688.] Red: cracked, imperfect ; enplacard,
on a label. |xf in. [Add. ch. 15,164.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a bend three owls, Savile.
Ensigned with the coronet of a Marquess. Supporters, two
talbots.
Motto on a listen or escroll below the shield : —
BE • FAST.
Seal used by William Savile,
2nd Mar q? less of Halifax.
13.293. [a.D. 1697.] Another : discoloured, cracked, im-
perfect. [Add. ch. 15,183.]
Robert Savile, of Haigli Hall, co. York.
13,294. [a.D. 1630.] Red : injured by pressure, very in-
distinct. About |-X^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 19,262.]
Oval : a shield of arms : illegible. Crest on a helmet,
ornamental mantling, and wreath pressed out.
Thomas Savile, Earl of Sussex.
See Humfrey Shedcrosse.
William Savile, Marquess of Halifax.
See Sir George Savile, Marquess of Halifax.
Anns of Altham.
Seal used by Bridgett Saunders,
dau. ^/William Saunders, of Bishofs-Stortford, co. Essex.
13,295. [a.D. 1726.] Red : imperfect ; enplacard, on tape.
About i X ^ in. [Add. ch. 27,094.]
Oval : a shield of arms : paly of six, ermine and ,
2 I 2
484 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
on a chief a lion passant guardant, Altham. Crest on a
helmet, ornamental mantling of foliage, and wreath a dcmi-
lion, holding a ship's rudder, Altham.
13.296. [a.d. 1726.] Another. [Add. ch. 27,095.]
Seal used by DOROTHY Saunders,
another dan. of the above.
13.297. [a.d. 1726.] As above. [Add. ch. 27,094.]
13.298. [A.D. 1726.] Another. [Add. ch. 27,095.]
Seal used by Elizabeth Saunders,
another dan. of t/ie above.
13.299. [a.d. 1726.] As above. [Add. ch. 27,094.]
13.300. [a.d. 1726.] Another. [Add. ch. 27,095.]
Seal used by Mary Saunders,
another dan. of the above.
13.301. [a.d. 1726.] As above. [Add. ch. 27,094.]
13.302. [a.d. 1726.] Another. [Add. ch. 27,095.]
Sir Edward Saunders, al. Sandars,
Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer.
13,303. [a.d. 1574.] Dark-lDrown : injured by pressure,
indistinct. ^ X i in. [Harl. ch. 76 D. 53.]
Shaped signet : an elephant's head erased. Crest of
Sanders.
William Saunder, of co. Siirr.
13,304. [a.d. 1556.] Red: chipped. J^ x -^\n. [Harl.
ch. 112 D. 9.]
Ornamentally-shaped signet : a bull's head couped, in
allusion to the arms of SANDER, viz., a chevron engrailed
betw. three bulls' heads cabossed. In base the initial letters
W. S.
Beaded border.
William Saunders, of Harrington, co. Northt.
13,305. [A.D. 1564.] Red: i in. [Add. ch. 21,994.]
Ornamentally-shaped signet : an elephant's head erased.
Crest of Saunders.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 485
William Saunders, Citizen and Draper of London.
13,306. [a.D. 1C4S.] Red: very indistinct. About f in.
[Add. ch. 9424.]
A shield of arms : illemble.
George Sawbridge, Citizen and Stationer of London.
13,307. [a.D. 1669.] Red, covered with paper previous to
impression: very indistinct, -f- X 1 in. [Harl. ch. ill H.
36.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two bars, on each a barrulet
dancettee, a chief indented, Sawbridge. Crest, on a helmet
and ornamental mantling a demi-lion, in the paws a sword
erect.
Sir Edmund Sawyer, of co. York.
13,308. [a.D. 1638.] Red: very indistinct. About
i X i in. [Add. ch. 30,934.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess chequy betw. three seapies,
Sawyer.
Cabled border.
John Saxpes, of Wartlinge, co. Suss.
13.309. [A.D. 1601.] Red: indistinct. \ in. [Add. ch.
30,732.]
A lion's head erased, perhaps for a crest.
Cabled border.
Seal of A mis.
13.310. [A.D. 1608.] Red: imperfect. |iX-i^in. [Add.
ch. 30.733-]
A shield of arms : per bend, a cross potent counterchanged,
Almack and Alman.
Carved border.
Henry Saxton.
Seal used by his ividozv Frances Saxton,
of Rotherhani, co. York, sister of GEORGE Westley.
13.311. [a.D. 1695.] Red : cracked, imperfect ; en placard,
on a label. |- X f in. [Add. ch. 18,057.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three chaplets in bend, betw.
two cotises, Saxton. Crest on a helmet and ornamental
mantling, a leopard sejant.
Cabled border.
13.312. [a.D. 1695.] Another: imperfect. [Add. ch.
18,05 s.]
486 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
13.313. [a.d. 1695.] Another : imperfect. [Add. ch.
18,059.]
13.314. [A.D. 1695.] Another: imperfect. [Add. ch.
18,060.]
13.315. [.V.D. 1695.] Another: well preserved. [Add. ch.
iS,o6i.]
Hugh de Say.
See Hugh de Sei.
John de Say.
13,316. [15th cent] Sulph. cast, chipped. i-J^;^ in.
[D.C., E. 336.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in the first quarter a lion
passant. Above the shield a helmet and fan-plume.
S' lOHANNIS : 06 : SAY.
John de Say, ^th Baron.
13,317. [a.d. 1386.] Plaster cast from a chipped im-
pression. About I L in. when perfect, [xc. 8.]
A shield of arms, cotichi^: two chevrons, in dexter chief a
crescent for difference. Crest on a helmet, out of a ducal
coronet a boar's head. Within a carved gothic panel, with
open-work at the sides, ornamented along the inner edge
with small quatrcfoils.
Sigill : iolj'is
Very doubtful if properly named.
William de Say.
13,318. [a.d. 1237.] Plaster cast from an indistinct im-
pression. -J in. [xc. 7.]
A shield of arms : quarterly. Say. On three fleury sprigs
of foliage. Within a panel or border of six cusps,
ss secReTVM • will'i • oe say.
Hugh Sayer, EscJicator in co. Devon.
13,319. [a.d. 1586.] Yellowish-brown: good, i X | in.
[Add.ch. 13,984-]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a bend bctw. two cotiscs three
cinciucfoils, Sayer. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling
and wreath, on a mount a leojjard couchant reguardant.
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 487
Adam de Scakelthorp, or Scarelthorp.
13,320. [a.D. 1359.] Red: injured, i in. [Had. cli.
86 E. 39.]
Tlie initial letter 31 supporting a roundle or circular shield
of arms : a cross engrailed. Betw. two wavy branches each
bearing three roses. Within a carved and pointed gothic
quatrefoil ornamented with small quatrefoils along the inner
edge.
a S' AOe : De : SCAKeLTHORP. (0
Beaded border.
Robert de Skales, i.e.. Scales,
Lord of Ne?iseles, al. Neivselles, co. Hertf., \st Bar 071 by writ.
13.321. [a.D. 1301.] Plaster cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About |- in. when perfect, [xc. 42.]
Octagonal : a shield of arms : si.x escallops, three, two, and
one, Scales. Betw. two swords, points upwards.
In place of a legend a wavy scroll of foliage.
Beaded borders.
Thomas de Scales, %th Baron.
13.322. [a.D. 1418.] Plaster cast from an imperfect im-
pression, partly shifted while being made. About if in. when
perfect, [xc. 9.]
A shield of arms, couchi: six escallops, three, two, and
one, Scales. Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling,
out of a ducal coronet a plume of feathers.
S tljomc Bni : frali
Another seal of the above, as Lord DE Scalles and
DE IS! IVELLES, Steward of Normandy.
13.323. [a.D. 1441.] Red : originally fine, fragmentary,
indistinct. About if in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 199.]
A shield of arms, couchc : six escallops, three, two, and
one. Scales. Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling,
out of a ducal coronet, a plume of feathers.
SigtUu fcncfscfUi :
Jolin Scardeburgh, of Coventry, co. Warw.
13,324. [a.D. 1392.] Green: indistinct. ^ in. [Add. ch.
19,478.]
A shield of the arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ, some-
times called the Implements of the Passion.
» PASSIO • DNI • NR'I ■IH'V • X'l.
Beaded borders.
488 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Richard and Mary Scardefield.
5^^ Nicholas Siierrver Baldwin.
William de Skargill.
13,325. [a.d. 1336.] Plaster cast from a good impression.
I in. [xc. 12.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a saltire, for SCARGILL.
Suspended by a strap from a trifurcated tree, betw. two
branches of foliage and flowers. Within a pointed gothic
quatrefoil ornamented along the inner edge with small
roses.
S5 S' • WILL'I • De • SKARGILL' *<
William de Scargill,
13.326. [a.d. 1429-30.] Plaster cast, tinted red, from an
indistinct impression, i in. [Ixxvi. 87.]
A shield of arms : ermine a saltire, Sc.VRGiLL. Within an
engrailed bordure.
+ Sigillum : totUclmi : Be : Scargill :
Cabled borders.
Roger Schard, of co. Suff.
13.327. [a.d. 1399.] Red: imperfect, very indistinct.
About i in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 9677.]
A shield of arms : three bars, on a bend as many birds.
Betw. three sprigs of foliage. Within a carved quatrefoil
panel.
Legend uncertain.
Henry Scharington, of L acock, co. Wilts, Esq.
13,328. [a.d. 1563.] Red: a fragment. About f in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 7070.]
A shield of arms : chequy.
John de Schavington.
13,329. [Temp. Edw. II. or III.] Plaster cast from an
indistinct impression, i in. [xcii. yd:^
A shield of arms : on a bend five uncertain charges.
Within an irregularly formed panel of three points and five
cusps.
Ss S' lOHA . . S D' SCHAVIGTON.
Beaded border.
John Schedefolde.
See Taos. Gerard.
HERALDIC SEALS. 4S9
Thomas de Schefeld, of co. Cmnb., Esq.
13,330. [a.D. 1396.] Red: originally fine, very imperfect.
About I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 55 G. 39.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. six garbs, SHEFFIELD.
Suspended by a strap from an uncertain object. Within a
carved bilobe with open work tracery at the sides, ornamented
along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
StsiUu ; tijom[c : Sc] : *djrf . 10.
Nicholas de Scheldone, of co. IVarzv., Knt.
13,331. [a.D. 1309.] Brownish - green : edge chipped.
I in. [Cott. ch. xi. 74.]
A shield of arms : a fess and in chief two round buckles,
the tongues fesswise.
Legend -S-D-N-D-S-M-
for {Sigillum Domini Nicholai de Scheldone, miliiis.)
John de Schepeye.
See John de Shepeye.
Ralf de Schirleye.
See Shirley.
John Schotest . . .
Seal used by Hugh Malegraffes,
of Horndon, co. Essex.
13,332. [a.D. 1360.] Green: indistinct, fin. [Add. ch.
19,968.]
A shield of arms : a chevron engrailed betw. three cinque-
foils. Within a carved trefoil panel.
Ss S' • lOH' • SGHOTeST
John de Schurbume.
Seal used by Agnes Atte Thorne, of Readuig, co. Berks,
widow of John Atte Thorne.
13.333. [A.D. 1396.] Red : injured, i in. [Harl. ch.
56 I. IS.]
A man-at-arms, with horn and staff, holding before him a
shield of arms : a cross lozengy betw. two radiant suns in
the 1st and 4th, and two escallops in the 2nd and 3rd
quarters. Supporters, two unicorns, addorsed reguardant.
Within a gothic panel.
s* ioJj'is Be fcfjurbuinr.
13.334. Sulph. cast from No. il,y:,Z. [D.C., F. 59S.]
490 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William de Scirbum, al. William Shirebum,
of CO. Nortlnimbr.
13,335. [a.D. 1407.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. | in.
[Cott. ch. xxix. 68.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three estoiles of six
points, within a bordure cn<jrailed. Within a pointed trefoil
panel ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
Legend betw. the points : —
+ + 5' toill'i _Bc »cir_i»um *< «
Francis Scoiond, of co. Somers.
13.336. [Temp. Edw. III.] Dark-green: very indistinct.
[Harl. ch. 56 A. i.]
A shield of arms : seven mullets, two, two, two, and one,
and a canton vaire, within a bordure engrailed. Within a
car\'ed and pointed quatrefoil panel.
Motto or legend, illegible.
Matilda, widow of John Sconewedir,
of Dymeton, co. Siiff.
13.337. [a.D. 1323.] Dark -brown : imperfect, injured by
pressure. About I in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 9914.]
A shield of arms : obliterated.
In place of a legend, a wavy scroll of foliage.
John Scot, of CO. Essex.
13.338. [A.D. 1480.] Red. -i- in. [Add. ch. 28,915.]
An heraldic antelope, collared, chained and ringed. In the
field above, the motto : —
mi trgftc » ♦
Carved border.
John Scott, of Loudon, Esq.
13.339. [a.D. 1596.] Brownish-red. -i^XyV'"- [Add. ch.
28,963 A.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., per pale indented,
a saltire counter-charged, ScOTT ; sin., a lion rampant queue
fourchee.
Beaded border.
John Scott, of Camberwell, Esq.
13.340. [a.D. 1647.] Brown : indistinct, -i^ X -/c '"• [Add.
ch. 1629.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a fess three boars' heads, (?)
Scott of Camberwell. Crest on a helmet, mantling and wreath,
indistinct.
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 49I
Robert Scott,
of St. John^s of Jerusaletii, co. Midd., Gentl.
13,341. [a.D. 1646.] Red, faded : a fragment only. About
â– I X ^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 28,980.]
Oval : a shield of arms, couche: broken off. Crest on a
helmet, mantling and wreath, a bird, indistinct.
Cabled border.
Stephen Scott.
See JOH. DE Kranesle.
Thomas Scott, of tJie Custom-house, London, Gentl.
13,342. [a.D. 17 18.] Red: en placard, on tape, imperfect.
About J-^ X tV in- when perfect. [Add. ch. 9305.]
Oval : an ornamentally carved shield of arms : three lions'
heads erased, two and one, ScOTT.
William Scot, of co. York.
13,343. [a.D. 1331.] Light-brown or discoloured: very
indistinct, f in. [Harl. ch. 112 G. 22.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. two lions passant re-
guardant, or two lions passant reguardant in pale, debruised
by a bend. Betw. two trefoiled sprigs of foliage.
» S€L • PR1V6 • SVY • AP6L6.
(Sceau prive suis appell^.)
William Scot, Senr., of co. Essex.
13,344, [a.D. 14S0.] Red. fin. [Add. ch. 28,915.]
A wyvern sans wings. For the crest of ScoTT, of Scott's
Hall, Kent (from whom the above is descended), viz. a demi-
grifiin segreant. In the field above it a branch of foliage.
«< Sans !* contrcBirc »
Florence de Scovile, al. Florencia de Scouuila,
of CO. Buck.
13,345. \Tei)ip. Edw. I.] Brown : fine, well preserved, the
top point chipped. I^ X i '". [Harl. ch. 86 E. 24.]
Pointed oval : on waves a boat, attached by a chain to the
neck of a swan. In the boat a man reclining, and holding up
a small shield of arms : a swan.
[© CJ6ST : Le : SGL : FLORCNCe : De : SCOVILG.
Beaded borders.
492 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Catharine Scrimshire, dmt. of Hugh Scrimshire,
of London, Haberdasher.
13.346. [A.D. 1700.] Red: en placard, a x -j^in. [Add.
ch. 15,173.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant, within a bordurc
vair, Scrimshire, in dexter chief a crescent for difference.
Cabled border.
William Scrimshire, of Grays Inn, co. Jilidd.,
Eldest son and Executor of VVlLLIAM SCRIMSHIRE,
of London, Haberdasher.
13.347. [a.D. 700.] Kcd : en placard, -i^ x W i"- [Add.
ch. 15,173-]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant within a bordure
vair, Scrimshire. In sitt. chief a crescent for difference.
Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a demi-
man, couped at the knees, in armour, in the r. h. a sword,
reclining on his shoulder, on the 1. arm a shield.
Seal 7ised by Hvcn Scrimshire,
son ^/Hugh Scrimshire, of London, Haberdasher.
13.348. [A.D. 1700.] As above. [Add. ch. 15,173.]
Seal used by Joshua Scrimshire,
son of Hugh Scrimshire, of London, Haberdasher.
13.349. [A.D. 1700.] As above. [Add. ch. 15,173.]
Seal used by Carrill Scrimshire,
another son of the same.
13.350. [A.D. 1700.] As above. [Add. ch. 15,173.]
Geoffrey de Scrope.
13.351. [Early 14th cent.] Plaster cast from a chipped
imperfect impression, -f- in. [xc. 16.]
A shield of arms : a bend, ScROPE. (Field powdered,
bend hatched lozengy.)
C+] S' GALFRIDI : DG SGRO . .
Beaded borders.
Gorges Scrop, of Castleconib, co. Wilts.
13.352. [a.D. 1677.] Red : en placard, on a label ; im-
perfect. About I X i in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 1 8,446.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a bend, SCROPK. Crest on a
helmet and ornamental mantling, out of a ducal coronet a
plume of feathers.
HERALDIC SEALS. 493
Henry Le Scrop, Knt.,
son and heir of Geofkrev Le Scrop, Knt., of London.
13.353. [a.D. 1355.] Red, faced with dark-green: fine.
l-rV in. [Harl. ch. 53 H. 34.]
A shield of arms, couche : a bend, SCROPE, in chief a label
of three points for difference. Crest on a helmet and short
mantling or lambrequin, out of a ducal coronet, a crab, claws
erect In the background, on the de.r., a hand, issuing holding
a lance with triangular flag, charged with two bars, on the
sm. two slipped trefoils. Within a finely carved gothic panel,
enriched with open tracery at the sides, and ornamented
along the inner edge with small quatrefoils or ball-flowers.
♦ SIGILLVM ♦ HGN ••» RICI •■LG ♦ SCROP. ♦
13.354. Sulph. cast of No. 13,353. [D.C., F. 395.]
13.355. [a.D. 1361.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. [Harl.
ch. 56 A. 24.]
♦ SIGILLVM ♦ H6N ♦♦ RICI ♦ L6 ♦ . . . OP. ♦
13.356. [a.D. 1362.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. [Harl.
ch. 56 A. 2l]
. . Gl
13.357. Plaster cast from an imperfect impression.
[xc. 19.]
GILL CROP.
Henry Le Scrop.
13,358. [14th cent] Plaster cast from a cracked im-
pression. -2- in. [xc. 18.]
A shield of arms : on a bend, SCROPE, a lion rampant, for
a difference (.â– ')
S' V H6NRICI • • L6 • SCROP.
Beaded borders.
Jolin Scrope, Esq., Lord of Castlecomb Manor,
CO. Wilts.
13.359. [A.D. 1671.] Red: en placard, on a label; im-
perfect, injured. About f X |- in. when perfect. [Add. ch.
18,438.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a bend, SCROPE. Crest on a
helmet and ornamental mantling, out of a ducal coronet a
plume of feathers.
Beaded border.
13.360. [a.D. 1671.] Red: en placard, on a label; very
fragmentary. [Add. ch. 18,440.]
13.361. [a.D. 1675.] Red : very imperfect, indistinct.
[Add. ch. 18,445.]
494 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Scrope, Senr., of Castlecomb, co. Wilts., Esq.
13.362. [a.d. 1677.] Red: cracked, indistinct. | X -J in.
[Add. ch. 18,447.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a bend, ScROPE. Crest on a
helmet, and ornamental mantling, out of a ducal coronet a
plume of feathers.
13.363. [A.D. 1688.] Red : en placard, on a label. [Add.
ch. 18,455.]
13.364. [a.d. 1699.] Red: en placard, on a label; fine.
[Add. ch. 18,461.]
Richard Le Scrope, al. Lescropp.
See No. 11,306.
Richard Scrope, of Castellcombe, co. Wilts, Esq.
13.365. [A.D. 1532.] Red: chipped. ■!• X J in. [Add.
ch. 18,277.]
Shield-shaped: a shield of arms : three battle-axes, two and
one, palcwise.
13.366. [A.D. 1532.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 18,278.]
Stephen Lescrop, al. Scrop,
Lord of Mas ham, 2nd Baron.
13.367. [a.d. 1 39 1.] Plaster cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 1 1 in. [xc. 17.]
A shield of arms, cojich^ : (diapered) a bend, SCROrE, in
chief a label of three points for difference. Crest on helmet,
and cappiline, or short mantling, the claws of a crab erect.
Background replenished with wavy scrolls of flowers. Within
a carved gothic panel, enriched with open-work at the sides,
and ornamented along the inner edge with small ball-flowers
or quatrefoils.
S' ♦ Btrpfj't : lefcrop • Diti : Dc : manjam.
13.368. [a.d. 1395.] Red: originally very fine, wanting
the lower part, edge chipped. [Harl. ch. 112 D. 13.]
S' • s ttop manjain.
13.369. Sulph. cast of No. 13,368. [D.C., F. 593.]
13.370. [a.d. 1403.] Dark-red : very imperfect, indistinct.
[Harl. ch. 56 A. 23.]
crop tnadb • •
13.371. Sulph. cast of No. 13,370. [D.C., G. 100.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 495
Stephen Le Scrop, al. Skroope, Esq.,
Lord of Oxendon, co. Glouc.
13.372. [a.D. 1449.] Red : cracked, very indistinct, i in.
[Add. ch. 18,229.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a bend, SCROrE, 2, 3, a
saltire engrailed, TiPTOFT.
SigiUum «< ftcjifjani *< Ic : Strop »
Carved border.
Stephen Scrope, Esq.
(Perhaps same person as the last.')
13.373. [a.D. 1467.] Red : injured ; from a chased signet
ring, with mark of the setting. \ in. [Add. ch. 18,240.]
A mullet (heraldic difference for a third son), charged with
a saltire engrailed, in reference to the arms of TiPTOFT {see
No. 13,372). Legend or motto betw. the points of the
mullet : —
inc_co_tti_cn_t.
Within a cusped panel.
Cabled border.
13.374. [a.d. 1467.] Red : good, well preserved. [Add.
ch. 18,242.]
13.375. [A.D. 1467.] Red : well preserved. [Add. ch.
18,243.]
13.376. [A.D. 1467.] Red: indistinct in places. [Add.
ch. 18,247.]
Thomas Lescroop, al. Scrope,
6th Baron Scrope of Alashani.
13.377. [a.D. 1462.] Plaster cast from a chipped im-
pression, indistinct in places, i-i- in. [xc. 21.]
A shield of arms, concht' : a bend, SCROPE, in chief a label
of three points. Crest on a helmet and short mantling or
lambrequin, a crab, the claws downwards. Betw. two wavy
sprigs of foliage and flowers which replenish the background.
Legend on an escroU or ribbon running round : —
Staillu omc : Uni : Icfcvoop : lie : marijanu
William Lescropp, al. Le Scrop,
Lord of Man and the Isles.
Official Seal.
13,378. [A.D. 1395.] Plaster cast from a fine but imperfect
impression. About 2f in. when perfect, [xc. 20.]
A shield of arms : ISLE OF MAN, see No. 5169, vol. II. ;
49^ CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
field diapre with sprigs of delicate foliage. In chief a label
of three points, Betw. two wavy branches of foliage and
flowers. Within a carved gothic panel, enriched with tracery
at the top and sides and ornamented along the inner edge
with small quatrcfoils.
[$t]giUum *< : ;* luillcClmt «< : ■»> llrfcrojjp *> : *
fl[omim' -'l : •■* mauuic *<:■«, rt «<: s* mfularu[m].
Sea/ of Arms.
13.379. [.\.D. 1393.] Red : originally fine, well designed,
very imperfect. About 1+ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 56
A. 22.]
A shield of arms, cojiclu' : a bend, SCROPE, the field diapered
with sprigs of delicate foliage, in chief over all a label of
three points. Crest on a helmet furnished with a small ring
in front, and short mantling or cappiline, out of a ducal
coronet a plume of ostrich feathers in three rows. Back-
ground replenished with sprigs of foliage as on the shield.
Within a carved gothic bilobe, enriched with open tracery
at the sides, and ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils.
• S : Uc : . . rrop . .
13.380. Sulph. cast of No. 13,379. [D-C, F. 586.]
James Scudamore, of the Middle Temple, London, Esq.,
yojingest son (7/ WILLIAM ScUDAMORE,
of Ballingham, co. Heref, Esq.
13,381. [a.D. 1654] Red : very indistinct. About ^ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 1369.]
On a wreath, out of a ducal coronet, a lion's gamb. Crest
of Scudamore.
John Scudamore.
See John Skydmore.
Richard Scudamore, of London, Gentl.
13.382. [a.D. 1605.] Faded-red : imperfect, indistinct.
iX-^in. [Add. ch. 35,199.]
A shield of arms : three stirrups, two and one, SCUDAMORE
(Ancient), a crescent for difference. Crest on a helmet,
and ornamental mantling, a bear's paw issuing out from a
ducal coronet.
Beaded border.
13.383. [a.D. 1605.] Another: imperfect, indistinct.
[Add. ch. 3S,200.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 497
Robert Scudamor.
Seal used by Francis Finch, of Rjissliocke,
CO. Wore, Esq.
13.384. [a.d. 1653.] Red. -^10. [Add. ch. 1951.]
Amor, or Cupid holding a scuttini or shield, heart-shaped,
by way of rebus on the name of ScuDAMOR : three stirrups,
two and one, leathered and buckled, SCUDAMORE,
Legend in the field around: —
SCVTAMOR.
Cf. seal of Robert Skydcmour.
Robert Seale, of London.
13.385. [a.d. 1606.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. About
i in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 17,444.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three wolves' heads erased,
Seale, a crescent (.') for difference.
Beaded border.
John Sebome, of Sutton, co. Heref.
13.386. [a.d. 1593.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. | X -^
in. [Add. ch. 24,796.]
Oval : a shield of arms : barry wavy of ten, a lion rampant,
Seborne.
Thomas Sekeforde, al. Sekford, Esq.,
Surveyor of the Court of Wards and Liveries.
13.387. [a.d. 1584.] Red: very indistinct, injured by
pressure. About .^ x ^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 15,816.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, ermine, on a fess
three escallops, Seckford ; 2, a fess betw. three hunting
bugles, Hunter ; 3, 4, obliterated. Crest on a helmet,
ornamental mantling, and wreath, see next number.
13.388. [a.d. 15S4.] Red: imperfect, indistinct in places.
[Add. ch. 35,250.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly,!, Seckford; 2, HUNTER;
3, Hackford ; 4, Genny, see Nos. 13,387, 13,389. Crest on
a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a talbot statant.
Humfrey Seckforde, of Ipswich, co. Suff., Gentl.
13,389. [a.d. 1585.] Green: imperfect, very indistinct.
About -1X4 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 10,158.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, ermine, on a fess
three escallops, Seckford ; 2, a fess betw. three hunting
horns, Hunter ; 3, chequy, Hakeford or Hackford ; 4,
paly of six, a chief ermine, GenNY.
Cf. Harl. MS. 1560, f. 79.
VOL. in. 2 K
498 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Sir John Sedley, of Aylcsford, co. Kent, Bart.
13.390. [a.d. 162S.] Lii^ht-brown ; indistinct, injured by
pressure. About |,| X yV in. when perfect. [y\dd. ch. 944.]
Oval : an ornamentally carved shield of arms : almost
illci^ible, traces of a fess indented remain. The arms of this
branch of the family of Sedley are a fess wavy betw. three
goats' heads erased. At the sides of the shield the initial
letters w. s. (see No. 13,391.)
Cabled border.
Sir William Sedley, of Aylesford, co. Kent, Knt. and Bart.
13.391. [a.d. 1617.] Dark-yellow; indistinct, injured by
pressure. -J- in. [Add. ch. 943.]
A goat's head erased, in reference to the arms of Seulev,
viz. a fess wavy betw. three goats' heads erased.
Gilbert, son of Stephen de Segrave, of co. Nort/it.
13,392. [Temp. Hen. III.] Creamy-white ; chipped, in-
distinct. i-r',r in. [Harl. ch. 56 A. 34.]
A shield of arms of early shape : three garbs, two and one,
Segrave, in chief over all a label of five points.
* siG eeeRTi D€ [sejGRAve.
Hugh de Segrave, of co. Berks., etc., Knt.
13.393. [a.d. 1380.] Red: indistinct, chipped, injured by
pressure, i in. [Add. ch. 20,243.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, oppressed with a bend,
SiCCRAVE. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree.
Within a gothic panel enriched with open-work tracery at
the sides.
SigiUu : ijugonis : Dc : Stgraur.
13.394. [a.d. 1 3S I.] Red : good, slightly chipped. [Add.
4\. 20,283.]
$igiHu : Ijugonis : Dc : *fgvauf.
13.395. [a.d. 1385.] Red: chipped, injured by pressure,
indistinct. [Harl. ch. 56 A 35.]
Sigillfi : Ijugouis : Dc : i^fgraur.
John de Segrave, 2nd Baron.
13,396. [a.d. 1301.] Plaster cast from a good impression,
sliglitly cliipped. I in. [.xc. 28.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, crowned, SEGRAVE.
HERALDIC SEALS. 499
Suspended by a strap from a tree of three branches. Bctvv.
two garbs, in allusion to another coat borne by Segkave,
vb., three garbs.
s' • lOH'is «< De «< seGRAve.
John, Lord de Segrave, T^rd Baron {?)
13.397. [a.d. 1336-1351?] Plaster cast from fine im-
pression, i-i- in. [xc. 25.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, crowned, SegravE.
Betw. three garbs, in allusion to another coat borne by
Segrave, vi"., three garbs. Within a pointed gothic quatre-
foil panel.
SIGILL' ; lOHANNlS : DNI : 06 : SeGRAVE.
Beaded border.
Another Seal.
13.398. [a.d. 1350.] Red: originally fine, imperfect,
indistinct. About i^ in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. xxix. 45.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant crowned, Segrave.
The background replenished with small slipped quatrefoils.
Within a carved gothic panel, ornamented along the inner
edge with small quatrefoils.
© HIS : DOM €«</«
Nicholas de Segrave, ist Baron.
13,399. [a.d. 1246.] Plaster cast from an indistinct im-
pression injured by pressure, i in. [xc. 24.]
A shield of arms : three garbs, two and one, Segrave.
Betw. two cstoiles.
S" S' ■NIGHOLAI • De • S6GRAV6.
Beaded borders.
Nicholas de Segrave, Lord of Stoive.
13.400. [a.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from an indistinct im-
pression. \ in. [xc. 27.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, debruiscd by a barrulet.
Perhaps for Segrave, a lion rampant.
ta BON IVR eiT Ke S6 SGL D6IT.
{Don jour a qui cc sccau doit)
According to Nicholas, Synopsis, p. 769, this Baron did
not affix his seal to the deed from which the above impression
is derived.
Hugh de Sei, al. Say, of co. Stijf.
13.401. [Late 1 3th cent.] Light-red : originally good,
chipped. ; in. [Add. ch. 8067.]
2 K 2
500 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms of early shape : on a chief indented
three martlets.
â– & SIGILLVM : HVGONIS : DG ; SGI :_
William, son of Walter de Sei.
13,402. [Early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from a chipped
and indistinct im[)ression. i^in. [xc. 6.]
A shield of arms of early form : quarterly, SAY.
. . IG . . . . M : VILL6LMI : D6 : SCI.
Robert Seintcler.
See No. 13,223.
William Seint George.
See No. 13,224.
John Seintlowe.
See No. 13,237,
Thomas de Seint Omer.
Sec Thomas de Sancto Omero.
Seitone.
See Seyton.
Henry, so7i and heir of WiLLLVM de Selby,
of Walton [co. Hunt. (?)]
13,403. [a.]). 1346.] Red: a fragment. About ,' in.
when perfect. [v\dd. ch. 34,156.]
A shield of arms : uncertain.
Legend broken away . . V . . D . .
Mary Selby, widow of Sir Geor(;[e] Seldy,
of Daw/ey, co. Midd.
13,404. [a.D. 1670.] Red, covered with paper before
impression : very indistinct, -j X | in. [Add. ch. 19,008.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a cross flory (?) Crest on a
helmet and mantling, illegible.
John Selden.
13,405. [A.n. 1636.] Red : en placard, imperfect. About
I X I in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. ii., 25 (7,)]
HERALDIC SEALS. 50I
Oval : a shield of arms : on a fcss bctw. three swans'
heads erased, ducally gorged, as many cinqiTCfoils, Seldon.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling an arm embowed,
habited with leaves, grasping in the hand a swan's head.
Beaded borders.
13,406. [a. I). 1636.] Another: imperfect. [Cott. ch. ii.,
25 (7-)]
Nicholas atte Seler.
See Fernandus Martinus.
David Selly, of Westminster, co. Midd., Mercliant.
13.407. [a.u. 1453.] Red : imperfect ; from a ring with
marks of the chased setting. -^ in. [Harl. ch. 84 I. 30.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three wolves' heads
erased, those in chief respecting each other.
Cabled border.
13.408. [a.D. 1453.] Red : good, well preserved. [Harl.
ch. 84I. 3I-]
Master John Selveyn, of co. Cainb.
13.409. [a.D. 1410.] Red : perhaps from a signet ring,
f in. [Add. ch. 25,952.]
A shield of arms : chequy a canton ermine. Within a
pointed gothic trefoil panel, ornamented along the inner edge
with small quatrefoils.
13.410. [A.D. 1410.] Red : indistinct. [Add. ch. 25,953.]
Francis Selwyn, of Friston, co. Suss., Esq.
13,411. [a.D. 1660.] Reddish-brown : injured by pressure.
X f in. [Add. ch. 30,042.]
Oval: a shield of arms: Selwvn. Sec No. 13,412.
Carved border.
John Selwyn, al. Sellwyn, Esq.,
Coviniissiouer of the Djtchy of Lancaster.
13,412. [a.D. 1576.] Dark-green: very indistinct, injured
by pressure. About f X |- in. when perfect. [Add. cli.
29.983-]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a bend cotised three annulets,
a bordure engrailed, SELWYN. Betw. the initial letters
[ .]s.
502 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William Semour.
See William Seymour.
Sir William Sempill, of Letterkoniy, co. Donegal.
13,413. |a.1). 1640.] J'";ulcd-rcd : broken, injured. About
-i; X -fV '"• when perfect. [Add. ch. 30,965.]
Oval : a .shield of arms : a chevron chcquy bctw. three
bugle-horns, Semtill.
Walter Seneschal, of co. Kent.
13.414. [a.D. 1364.] Red: originally fine, chipped, in-
distinct in places. About \j- in. when perfect, [llarl. ch.
4^ E. 23.]
A .shield of arms : a fess bctw. two chevrons, (.Senesciial),
Sknchell. Within a fine gothic panel, ornamcnicd along the
inner edge witii small quatrefoils.
» Stgillum : luaUtrt : fcnrfdj.il.
13.415. Sulph. cast from No. 13,414. [D. C, F. 430.]
Thomas, .9w ^/Gillert de Sengilton, (y^f^i. York.
13,416. [a.D. 1329.] Green: fine fragment. About ^ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,552.]
A shield of arms : three chevrons, SiNGLETON. Su.s-
pcnded [by a strap], and bctw. [two] wyvcrn.s.
. . . OMe De s
Beaded border.
Nicholas Sentleger, al. St. Leger,
of Eastioell, co. Kent, Esq.
13,417. [a.D. 158L] Faded-red: injured by pressure.
|i. X TT i"- [Harl. ch. 79 F. 24.]
Oval : a shield of arms : frctty, on a chief a mullet for
difference, St. Leger. Above the shield some indistinct
initial letters.
Beaded border.
Anna Seraffini, %vife of PiiiLir Marcl
See Philip Marci, Nos. 11,598; 11,599.
Patrick Serevan (?)
13,418. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from a chipped im-
pression. I in. [.\c. 14.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 503
A shield of arms : three crescents, two and one, bctw. seven
crosses crosslet. Perhaps St. Saviour or Sanzavoir.
+ SIGILL' PATRICI S€ReVAN.
Robert Seringe, of Tunbridge, co. Kent, Husbandman.
13,419. [a.D. 1561.] Red. [Harl. ch. 80 U. 4.]
Impression of the handle or setting of a signet seal, chased
with a fleur-de-lis, and carved border. The face of the seal
has only been impressed a very little way, and appears to be
an ornamental shield of arms in a cabled border.
John de Setone.
See John de Seyton.
Robert de ^Q-^Qxhx, of co. Line.
13,420. [Late 13th cent.] Dark-green: well preserved,
showing mark of the handle of the matrix. i|^ X | in. [Harl.
ch. 56 B. I.]
0. Pointed oval : a seeded fleur-de-lis.
S' ROB6RTI De SGVeRBL
11. A small round counterseal. \^ in. A shield of arms of
early shape : two chevrons within a bordure.
» SIGILLVM SeCR€TI.
John Sewell.
See Isabella de Ledeburn.
John Sewell.
Seal used by Benjamin Gawden, of London., Gentl.
13,421. [a.D. 1675.] Red, covered with paper before
impression: indistinct, f X 4 i"- [Add. ch. 17,616.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three bees
volant, within a bordure, Sewell (?)
John Sewy, of Oxford.
V3),^'2.'2,. [a.D. 1274.] Dark-green: verj' imperfect. About
\ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 50 H. 41.]
A shield of arms : a rose betw. three bulls' heads cabossed,
their horns towards the centre. Betw. three roses.
• SIGILL ■lOH'IS ■SeWY • OXON.
504 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
In a lozenge, each of the angles ornamented with a fleur-de-
lis or escallop. In each of the four spaces betw. the lines of
the lozenge and the outer annulus a pair of \v}-verns, their
necks crossed, tails curved.
Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford.
13.423. [a.d. 1544.] Red: indistinct, injured by pressure.
\ in. [Add. ch. 15,104.]
A phceni.x issuing from flames. Crest of SEYMOUR.
A not her seal of the above as Duke of Somerset,
Earl of Hertford, Viscount BeaucJiamp,
Baron Seymour of Ilachc, ob. A.D. 1552.
13.424. [a.d. 1547.] Plaster cast from a fine but chipped
impression. 3-!,- in. [xc. 35.]
An ornamental shield of arms: quarterly of six pieces: — i.
On a pile betw. six fleurs-de-lis three lions passant guardant of
England in pale, The Coat of Augmentation ; 2. two
wings conjoined in lure, SEYMOUR ; 3. vaire, Beauciiamp of
Hachc ; 4. three lions rampant and coupcd, Stukmy ; 5. per
bend, three cinquefoil roses in bend counterchanged, Mac-
WiLLlAMS ; 6. on a bend, three leopards' faces, CoKER.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling broken off, out of
a ducal coronet, [a phoenix rising from flames.] Supporters ;
dcx., a unicorn, (ducally ?) gorged [with line compony], sin., a
bull, coUareil, chained and ringed.
Motto on a scroll in base : —
FOY POVR D6VOIR.
..St EDWARDI t DVCIS \ SOMERS X COMITIS X
HERTFORD [{ VIJCEGOMITIS X BEAVGHAMP X ET \ DOMINI }
SEYM . . .
William Semour [Seymour].
13,425. [a.d. 1372.] Plaster cast from a fine impression.
I in. [xc. 34.]
A shield of arms : two wings conjoined in lure, SEY-
MOUR. Crest on a helmet, cappiline or short mantling and
helmet, a phcenix's head, and wings erect. Within a carved
gothic bikibe, enriched with open tracery at the sides, and
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
i^igtl : UiiUrlmt : srmour.
Carved border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 505
Ralph le Seynpere, of Miircaston, co. Derb.
13,426. [a.D. 1 37 1.] Discoloured-white or light-brown,
chipped. About -j-i in. when perfect. [WoU. ch. vi. 40.]
A .stag's head cabossed ; betw. the attires a shield of arms :
a bend.
W PRGV€ • SV
John de Seyntcler.
See No. 13,223.
Egidius de Seynt lohan.
5rcGiLE.s DE Sancto Joiianne, No. 13,225.
John de Seynton(.3)
13,427. [a.D. 1403.] Dark-green : much injured by
pressure. Jr in. [Add. ch. 17,590.]
A shield of arms : illegible.
Legend in tlie field : —
S' : toijannis : Of Snmton (?)
Edward de Seyrmour.
See No. 13,242.
M. Desgarry Seys, Chevr.
13.428. [a.D. 1377.] Red: originally fine, very imperfect.
About \\ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 56 B. 6.]
A shield of arms : couM: six plates, three, two, and one,
on a chief a demi-lion rampant, Seys. Crest on a helmet,
and short mantling or cappiHne charged with plates as the
shield, an ass's head. Betw. two wavy sprigs of foliage.
Within a carved gothic bilobc enriched with tracery at the
sides and ornamented with small ball-flowers along tlic inner
edge.
• SigtUum >»
13.429. Plaster cast. [ci. 9.]
John Seysell, of Balling/iam, co. Heirf., Esq.
13,430. [A.D. 1622.] Light-reddi.sh-brown. About f in.
[Add. ch. 1922.]
A unicorn's head is.suing, perhaps a crest.
506 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Johanna, ivifc of TllOMAS Seyton,
of Maydeivell, co. Nortlit.
13,431. [a.D. 1445.] Red : from a chased nwg with mark
of the scttitiij. About -;! X fV in. [Add. ch. 7383.]
y\ martlet : in base a wavy sprig of foliage. Above in the
field the motto : —
r» Drc . . .
Cabled border.
John de Seytoun, al. Seyton, of Maycieivell,
CO. Northt., Knt.
13.432. [a.D. 1383.] Red: originally fine, chipped and
injured by pressure. I^J- in. [Add. ch. 22,213.]
A shield of arms : a bend bctw. six martlets, Seyton. The
field diapered with delicate sprigs of foliage, the bend hatchetl
with lines lozengy. Within a carved gothic panel enriched
with open work at the top and sides, and ornamented along
the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
» :5igt[nu]m !?!«. *<® .fjoljiinnis ©:«. /«» Be *s* »■» Srytoun sss***®
Beaded border.
Apparently from a matrix which was furnished with a
screw, so as to retract the annulus on which the legend is
engraved.
13.433. [a.D. 1383.] Red: chipped, indistinct in places.
[Add. ch. 22,214.]
» . . gtlUtm IS'* *iss .fjo Dr fi>toun *!».*'«
13.434. [a.D. 1385.] Red: originally fine, very imperfect.
[Add. ch. 21,267.]
»t ®!«, «<* .f[oi)nnnis ^i-* -w* Df sa-. jw® ....
13.435. [a.D. 1386.] Red : originally fine, cracked, very
imperfect. [Add. ch. 22,219.]
. . . gtllum *!* «!® iFo Dc «!* /ws S
13.436. [a.D. 1386.] Red: fine, edge chipped. [Add. ch.
28,646.]
» ^tgtUum ®'"~ >»^ .fFoljaLnnts «!«.] »i® Dc *;* *<* Sfi'toun •$■»- *<*
A nother Seal of the above {?).
13.437. Plaster cast from a fine impression. ^ in. [Add.
ch. 22,131.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. six martlets, Seyton.
Within a carved gothic rosette or panel of six points enriched
w illi tracery. Bctw. the points the legend : —
S'_S_eY_T_0N_6.
1
HERALDIC SEALS. 507
John de Setone, al. Seyton, Loi-d of Maydcivell, co. Nort/if.,
son and heir of ]o\i^ DE Seyton, /iTw/.
13.438. [a.D. 1402.] Red, on a mass of creamy white :
good. I in. [Add. ch. 21,811.]
A shield of arms : a bend bctw. six martlets, Seyton,
the bend diapered lozengy, within a carved panel composed of
three points in triangle and five cuspcd points of a cinquefoil,
ornamented along the inner edge with small ball-flowers or
quatrcfoils.
Legend betw. the points : —
• Sifftir _ toijaunis _• Be : frtonr.
Cabled border.
13.439. [a.D. 1402.] Red, on a mass of creamy white :
originally good, chipped, cracked. [Add. ch. 21,810.]
• Sigtir _ t'olja Br frtonr.
13.440. [a.D. 1403.] Rod : a bruised fragment only of
the centre. [Add. ch. 22,245.]
13.441. [a.D. 1408.] Red : injured by pressure. [Add.
ch. 21,815.]
• Sigtir — toljannt.s _ • Br : frtonr.
13.442. [a.D. 141 5.] Red: very fine. [Add. ch. 22,256.]
• StgiU' _ toijannis — • Br : frtonr.
Nicholas de Seitone, of MaydeivcU, co. Northt., Knt.
13,443. [13th cent.] Dark-red : fine fragment. About
in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 22,131.]
A shield of arms : a bend bctw. six martlets, Seytox.
N6.
Beaded borders.
Thomas Seyton, Lord of Maydewell, co. Northt.
13.444. [a.D. 1437.] Red : originally fine, cracked,
injured in parts by pressure. \\ in. [Add. ch. 22,067.]
A shield of arms, coiichc : a bend bctw. six martlets,
Seyton. Crest on a helmet and mantling, out of a ducal
coronet of five fleurs-de-lis, a wolf's head.
Legend on a scroll : —
Stgillum [J tf)o]mr $ ¥* [srjnton {
13.445. [a.D. 1445.] Red: indistinct, the top part broken
oft'. [Add. ch. 7383.]
Sigillum J tfjomr 5 «» srpton.
sOS CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Thomas Seyton, Esq.
13,446. [a.d. 1526.] Red: from a signet or ring, with
marks of the setting. About | X f in. [Add. ch. 19,873.]
Ornamental shape : a martlet contourne, in allusion to the
arms of Seyton, .sec No. 13,432, etc.
Beaded border.
Henry Shalcross, of Diggesivell, co. Hertf., Esq.
13,447. [a.D. 1695.] Red. .1 x i in. [Add. ch. 35,468.]
Oval : an oval-shaped shield of arms, ornamentally caivcd :
on a saltire betw. four annulets a crescent for difference,
Shalcross. Betw. two cornucopias.
Humfrey Shalcrosse.
See Humfrey Shedcrosse.
Thomas Shallcross.
13,448. [a.D. 17 1 6.] Red : ot placard, on tape. J x^ir in.
[Add. ch. 35,469.]
Oval : on an oval-shaped shield, ornamentally carved : on
a wreath, a martlet, etc., for crest of Shallcro.ss.
Thomas de Shardlow, al. Thomas Shardelowe,
(/ CO. Norf., Knt.
13,449. [a.D. 1375.] Red: chipped, indistinct. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 14,859.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three crosses
crosslet fitchees, a rose for difference, Shardelo\v. Betw.
three small birds or wyverns. Within a pointed gothic
quatrefoil ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils. There are four pairs of small circular counter-
sunk panels outside the pointed quatrefoil, dividing the
le^'end.
S'^THO_M_e • D€_S_HAR_D_LOW.
Drawn in Blometield's Hist, of Norfolk, vol. i, p. 458. (Dept. copy.)
Adam de Shareshulle.
13,450. \Tcnip. Edw. III.] Red sealing-wax, recent im-
pression, somewhat indistinct, from the matrix, i in. [xliii.
186.]
A shield of arms : barry nebuly of six, on a bordure eleven
estoiles of six, round pierced. Suspended by a strap from a
rosette or stud. Betw. two wyverns.
Ss SIGILLVM * AOe « DG « SHAReSHVLLC.
CI. arms of Sii.\KESllULL, sec No. 13,451.
HERALDIC SEALS. 509
William de ShareshuU,
" Illustris Regis Anglie Justiciayius Capitalis."
13.451. [a.D. 1357.] Red: fine, well preserved. i^ in.
[Add. ch. 28,645.]
A shield of arms : barry nebuly of six, a bordure bezantee,
SllARESHULL. Suspended by a strap from a leopard's face.
Betw. two wyverns, each with a pellet before the jaws.
tx ■»- SIGILLVM : WILLELMI : DG : SHAR6SHVLL.
Beaded borders.
13.452. Sulph. cast from an indistinct impression. [D. C,
F. 315.]
13.453. Plaster cast from an indistinct impression. iJ in.
[.xc. II.]
» SIGILLVM ■WILLCLMI D6 SHARGSHVLL".
Henry Sharnborne, of Sharborne, co. Norf., Gent/.
13,454. [a.D. 1590-1595.] Red: indistinct, injured by
pressure, f X | in. [a.D. 19,379.]
Shield - shaped : a lion rampant, a canton ermine,
Sharnborne.
William Sharrowe,
Citizen and Merchant Taylor of London.
13,455. [a.D. 1634.] Red : imperfect. About i X i in.
[Harl. ch. 112 D. 24.]
Oval: ashieldof arms: twobarsermine, in chief a lion passant.
Cabled border.
Humfrey Shedcrosse, al Shalcrosse.
Seal used by TllO>L-\S Savile, Earl of Sussex.
13,456. [a.D. 1647.] Red : indistinct ; from a signet ring
with marks of the setting, f x -j- in. [Add. ch. 19,263.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a saltire betw. four annulets,
SllOWCROSS and Shalcross. On the saltire an obscure mark
of cadency. Crest on a helmet and mantling a martlet.
Cabled border.
Edmund SheflBeld, Lord S/ieffield of Nornianby,
CO. Line.
13,457. [a.D. 1589.] Faded light-brown : very indistinct,
cracked, chipped. I in. [Add. ch. 53 11.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three garbs, SHEFFIELD.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling a boar's head
5 10 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
and neck erased. Supporters, two boars. In base a scroll
bearinij an illcijible motto.
Beaded border.
Francis Sheffield.
See Family of Clifford.
Jane Sheffield, of Kensington, co. Midii., zvidow.
13,458. [a.U. i66S.] Red, covered with paper before
impression: very indistinct. ~ X ^V in- [^\dd. ch. 29,533.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three birds.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, uncertain.
John Sheffield, Marquess of Nonnanby, K.G.
13,459. [a.D. 171 1.] Red wafer, covered with paper
before impression. i-L in. [Add. ch. i3,64l]
A shield of arms: a chevron betw. three garbs, SilEFFlFLD.
Ensigned with the coronet of a marcjucss, and encircled with
the Garter. Supporters : two boars.
Motto on a scroll in base : —
COMITER SED FORTITER.
Beaded border.
Robert Sheflfelde.
See Alexander Lounde.
T de Sheffield (.0)
13,460. [a.D. 1420-l] Plaster cast from a chipped
impression, i in. [xc. 36.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three (lions ?) heads
erased as many cinquefoils pierced. Within a carved trefoil
panel ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
Legend, broken away, betw. the points.
. . THO
Cf. arms of Stray, Lovell, and Beal.
Edward Sheldon, son of Ralph Sheldon, of Besky,
CO. Wore., Esq.
Seal used by Ann, zvife if Henry Lucy, and
dan. of the above Edward Sheldon.
13,461. [a.D. 1610.] Red : indistinct, a x ^ in. [Add.
ch. 35.430.]
HERALDIC SEALS. SII
Oval: a shield of arms : quarterly i, 4, a fess betw. three
sheldrakes, SHELDON, 2, 3, a bend and other indistinct
charges.
Beaded borders.
Edward Sheldon, of Bcsley, co. Wore, Esq.
13.462. [.\.D. 1622.] Red : indistinct. | X i} in. [Add.
cli. 3S>43i-]
Oval : on a wreath, a sheldrake, holding a rose. Crest of
Sheldon.
John Sheldwych, of Canferbuiy, co. Kent.
13.463. [a.D. 1409.] Red : indistinct, {r X -^ in. [Harl.
ch. So D. II.]
Oblong octagonal : a shield of arms : a chevron compony
countcrcompony. Above the shield a sprig of foliage.
a
Henry Shelley, of Warmiugherst, co. Snss., Esq.
13,464. [A.D. 1589.] Red. ^ in. [Add. ch. 30,528.]
Slightly oval: a shield of arms: quarterly i, 4,
fess engrailed betw. three whelk shells, Shelley ; 2,
MiciiELGROVE ; 3, Bellknap. A mullet for difference.
Cabled border.
Cf. Harl. MS. 1076. f. 1036.
Henry Shelley, of Soiithovcr, co. Suss., Esq.
13,465. [a.D. 1652.] Red: indistinct, injured by pressure.
I X ,^in. [Add. ch. 30,913-]
Oval : A shield of arms : illegible.
Ralph Sheltun, Esq.
13.466. [i 5th cent.] Red sealing wax, from a silver matri.x
belonging to Thos. Western in 1746. Now chipped, i in.
[xxxv. 68.]
An ornamental shield of arms, couclu: quarterly, i, 4, a
cross, Shelton ; 2, 3, quarterly a bend, in the ii. and iii.
quarters three annulets two and one, BORGULION, BoR-
GONION, or Burgulion (See Cotton MS., Tiberius D. x.)
Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a
Saracen's head.
Sistllu : raBulfi : : SljcUn : armigcr.
Carved border, ornamented on the inner edge with small
quatrefoils.
13.467. Sulph. cast from No. 13,466. [D.C., G. 229.]
512 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John de Shepeye, <?/. ScheTpeye, Lord of St/iyt/iesl>j>
{Siiiithesl'j' or Suiisby, co. Dcrb.)
13,468. [a.D. 1347.] Dark-grccn : fine. I in. [Stowc ch.
1 37-]
A shield of arms : a chevron bctw. three garbs. Cf. arms
of Sheffield. Within a shield-shaped panel, ornamented
with open-work sides, and small quatrefoils along the inner
edge.
Legend bctw. the points.
SIGII LV • lOH'IS ■D_6 • SH6P6Ye.
Beaded border.
Bartholomew Daubegni.
Seal used by Nicholas de Shepeye, of Magna Shepcje,
CO. Lcic.
13,469. [a.U. 1393.] Creamy-white; chipped, very
indistinct, i' in. [Add. ch. 24,213.]
A shield of arms : a symmetrical tree (?)
+ S' BARTHOLOMGI DAVBeGNI.
Thomas Sherman.
See Robert Castleton.
John Sherreve.
See John de Gosehale.
John BYiexy, Sheriff of Salop.
13.470. [a.D. 1 38 1-2.] Plaster cast from an indistinct
impression, f in. [xc. 38.]
A shield of arms : fretty. Bctw. two roses. Within a
carved cinquefoil ornamented with small quatrefoils along
the inner edge, and enriched with open work in three of the
spandrils.
* Sigillum : * toljannis : sfjcri? :
13.471. Sulph. cast. [D.C., F. 312.]
Alice de Shetton ();- Skettonne.
13,472. [14th cent.] Plaster cast, tinted red, from a good
impression. -3 in. [Ixxvi. 88.] |
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. two escallops in chief,
and an estoilc in base. Within a pointed trefoil panel.
+ S' ALICI6 De SKeTTONNG*'
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 513
William Shirebum.
See William de Scirburn.
Anthony Sherley, al. Shirley, al. Shyrley,
of Preston, co. Suss., Getitl.
13.473. [A.D. 1589.] Red. -^m. [Add. ch. 30,528.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, paly of si.x, a canton
ermine, SHIRLEY ; 2, 3, crusily, a lion rampant.
13.474. [a.d. 1602.] Red. i-i-X-H-in. [Add. ch. 29,649.]
Oval : a shield of arms of twelve quarterings : i, paly of
si.x, a canton ermine, SHIRLEY, etc.
Carved border.
Cf. Had. MS. 616+, f. 83.
13.475. [a.d. 1606.] Red : almost illegible, imperfect.
[Add. ch. 29,726.]
Anthony Shirley, al. Shyrley, Jiiu.,
son cf ASTHO^Y SniRLEY {see iVo. 13,473).
13.476. [a.d. 1606.] Red : very indistinct. About ^ in.
when perfect. [Add; ch. 29.726.]
Oval : on a wreath an illegible crest.
Ralph de Schirleye, o/co. Derby, Knt.
13,477. [.v. D. 1 3 II.] Brownish-green, discoloured in parts :
chipped, indistinct, having slipped when being made. -|- in.
[Woll. ch. i.x. 20.]
A shield of arms : paly of six, a quarter ermine, SHIRLEY.
• RALF : D6 : SCHIRLeVG. «<
Rauf Shirley, Knt.
13.478. [a.d. 141 7.] Red : cracked, chipped, imperfect.
I in. [Harl. ch. 56 B. 15.]
A shield of arms, couclic: paly of six, a quarter ermine,
Shirley. Crest on a helmet and mantling, a Saracen's head
couped at the neck, wreathed about the temples. Background
replenished with sprigs of foliage.
StgtUu • KatJ Si) mrlitts {sic).
Cabled border.
13.479. Sulph. cast of No. 13,478. [D.C., F. 346.]
Thomas Shirley, al. Sherley, of Preston, co. Suss., Gentl.
13,480. [A.D. 1616.] Red. i X i in. [Add. ch. 29,728.]
Oval : on a wreath a Saracen's head, wreathed about the
VOL. Ill, 2 L
514 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
temples. Crest of Shirley. On the neck a crescent for
difference.
Cabled border.
13,481. [a. I). 1626.] Red: defaced. [Add. ch. 30,546.]
Thomas Shorland, of Mildiiige, co. Siiff., Esq.
13.482. [a. L). 1559.] Red: injured. -Ul x J^- in. [Harl.
ch. 49 D. 55.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly of six pieces, three and
three : i, six lions rampant, a canton ermine. SlIERLAND,
etc. Cf Harl. MS. 6589, ff. 21 <^, 42 b.
13.483. Sulph. cast of No. 13,482. [D.C., II. 114.]
13.484. [a.D. 1598.] Red : en placard, the paper of the
document being cut and folded over before impression.
[Harl. ch. 57 F. 20.)
Thomas Short.
Seal Jised by WiLLLVM Newton, of Wellbigham,
CO. Suss., Ge7itl.
13.485. [a.D. 1705.] Red : ^«//3^an/, on a label ; cracked.
A X I in. [Add. ch. 30,679.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a griffin passant betw. three
estoiles, Short. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and
wreath, a griffin's head and wings erect.
Seal used by APSLEY Newton, of Southover, co. Suss.
13.486. [A.D. 1705.] Another. [Add. ch. 30,679.]
Seal used by Willla.M Pellatt, of Bletchingly,
CO. Surr., Esq.
13.487. [a.D. 1705.] Another. [Add. ch. 30,679.]
John de Shover(.3).
13,488. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from a good impres-
sion, indistinct in parts. 4 in. [Ixxxix. 94.]
A shield of arms : three eagles displayed, two and one.
Betw. nine roses or small flowers. Within a cusped rosette.
jiSlGILLVM lOH'IS DG SHOV6R (?).
Cf. arms of Storf.v, nnd .Stringer.
Agnes, tvife <y Christopher Shukkeburgh.
See Agnes de Norwode.
HERALDIC SEALS. 515
Christopher Shuckeborgh, a I. Shukkeburgh, of co. Kent.
13.489. [a.D. 1387.] Dark green : Injured, indistinct.
â– ^ in. [Add. ch. 16,479.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three mullets,
ShucKBURGH, a crescent for difference. Suspended [by a
strap] from a tree. Within a gothic panel, enriched with
tracery at the sides, and ornamented along the inner edge
with small quatrefoils.
iiqiW : rrirtoro]rt : rijurftcrtiorgi).]
Cabled border.
13.490. [a.D. 1401.] Red: injured in places. [Had. ch.
80 D. 21.]
5tgtir : cnftofori : njucfefiorgfj.
13.491. Sulph. cast from No. 13,490. [D.C., G. 92.]
13.492. Plaster cast from a chipped impression. [Ixxxix.
92.]
William Shuffulden (P).
13,493. [A.D. 1 391-2.] Plaster cast from an imperfect
impression. About -J in. when perfect, [xc. 39-]
A shield of arms : three estoiles, wavy, two and one,
within a bordure engrailed. Betw. two i\y-leaves. Within
a traced gothic cinquefoil panel, enriched with open-work,
and ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
a 5 totllrinu
Very doubtful if correctly named.
Anna Shurley, dan. c/JOHX SllURLEY, of Ifield,
CO. Siiss., Knt.
13,494. [a.D. 1625.] Red : very indistinct. About f in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 30,930.]
Out of a ducal coronet, a stag's head. For a crest.
George Shurley, of the Middle Temple, London, Esq.
13.495. [a.U. 1599.] Red: very indistinct, injured by
pressure. [Add. ch. 36,371.]
For description see next seal. No. 13,496.
13.496. [A.D. 1602.] Red : good, i X 4 in. [Add. ch.
36,272 ]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, bendy of eight, a
canton ermine, SnURLEY ; 2, 3, a chevron betw. three
(masclcs?); 3, ermine, a cross patonce. Crest on a helmet
and mantling, out of a ducal coronet, a stag's head.
Cabled border.
2 L 2
5l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
13.497. [a.]x 1602.] Red: indistinct in places. [Add.
ch. 36,273.]
John Shurley, Esq., Justice of the Peace ivitliin co. Suss.
13.498. [a.D. 15S7.] Red: imperfect, injured. About
A X -L in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 30,002.]
Oval : out of a ducal coronet, a stag's head. Perhaps for a
crest.
Beaded border.
Robert Shute.
Seal used by Sir CiiRiSTul'llER Hatton.
13.499. [A.D. 15S1.] Red. ^ X 4 in. [Add. ch. 19,885.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per chevron, in chief two eafjics
displayed, SllUTE. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling,
and wreath, a griffin sejant, pierced through the breast with a
sword-blade.
Beaded border.
Thomas Sickling, of Holcott, co. Bedf., Gent I.
13.500. [a.D. 1664.] Red, discoloured : cracked, indistinct.
-SL^ X tV in. [Add. ch. 24,125.]
Oval : a shield of arms : uncertain.
William Sidaye, of Burcli St. Mary, co. Essex, Gcntl.
13.501. [a.D. 1587.] Red: very indistinct. -Jxf in.
[Sloan, ch. xxxii. 62.]
Oval : on a wreath, a tiger sejant reguardant, in its mouth
an arrow. Crest of SiDEY.
Beaded border.
Eaniily of Sidney, Earls of Leicester.
13.502. [17th cent] Plaster cast from a good impression.
X in. [xc. 40.]
A lozenge- shaped shield of arms : quarterly of eight
pieces ; i, SIDNEY, etc. Ensigned with a coronet of five
pearls for an earl's coronet.
DE CALVMNIEZ DIEV ME GARDE.
Cabled border.
Sir Henry Sidney, K.G.,
Sir Philip Sidney, or
Sir Robert Sidney, Earl of Leicester {?).
13.503. [a.D. 1618-1626.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct
impression. I X .; in. [D.C., H. 132.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 517
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly of six pieces : i,
a pheon, SiDXEY ; 2, BRANDON ; 3, two lions passant in
pale, SOMERV ; 4, Grey ; 5, Beauchamp ; 6, NeuboURG.
Beaded border.
Robert de Skales.
See Robert de Scales.
Skargill.
5^1? Scargill.
John Sket, of Wrstede ( Worsted), co. Norf.
13,504. [a.D. 13S2.] Brownish-green: very good, chipped.
f in. [Add. ch. 14,512.]
A shield (of arms ?) : a fess dancetty betw. two patriarchal
crosses in chief, and the initial letter I in base. Betw. three
small roses. Within a carved six-foil panel, ornamented along
the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
■ii SIGILLVM • lOHANNIS • SKCT.
Henry Skippe, al. Skyppe, of Byshopps Frame, co. Heref.
13.505. [A.D. 1613.] Red: from a ring. -^ in. [Add.
ch. 3 5, 1 60.]
On a wreath, a griffin segreant. Perhaps for a crest.
Seal tcsed by Y\i.\\A? Spurlinge, late of Edworth,
CO. Bedf, Gent I.
13.506. [A.D. 1613.] Red: as above. [Add. ch. 35,160.]
Thomas Skipwith, of Lincoln s Inn Fields, Esq.
13,507. [a.D. 1687.] Red, covered with paper before
impression : very indistinct. About f X f in. [Add. ch.
9299.]
Oval : perhaps a reel or turnpike. Crest of Skipwith.
William de Skipwith, of co. Heref.
13,508. [a.D. 1341.] Creamy-white, discoloured: very
indistinct, f in. [Harl. ch. 84 A. 35.]
A shield of arms, couchc: illegible. Above the shield a
helmet and fan plume (?). Within a pointed gothic panel.
Legend indistinct : — S .... OR ... .
5l8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William de Skipwyth, a I. Skypwyth, of co. Line.
13.509. [A.D. I3S5-] Red: originally fine, chipped, injured
by pressure. |^ in. [Harl. ch. 57 G. 11.]
A shield of arms: field diapered, two bars, overall abend.
Betw. two slipped leaves. Within a carved gothic cinquefoil
panel, ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrc-
fnils.
Ki SigtUum ; ViM : Df : SluptaJi'tlj «<
13.510. Sulph. cast from No. 13,509, before it was chipped.
[D.C., F. 394]
» Sigillum : JLEliUflmi : Dc : 5Uti)toi)rt) «<
William Skipwith, Clievr., of co. Essex.
13.511. [a. I). 1 377. J Red: fine, imperfect, the centre only
remaining. About I in. when perfect, [Harl. ch. 56 B. 44.]
A shield of arms: barry often, on a chief, a greyhound in
full course, Skipwitil Suspended by a strap from a tree.
Within a carved gothic panel, enriched with open-work at the
sides, and ornamented with small quatrefoils along the inner
edge.
Legend wanting.
Sir William Skipwith, al. Skypwyth.
13.512. [A.D. 1540.] Red: from a chased ring with mark
of the setting. About J X 4- 'n. [Harl. ch. 47 A. 51.]
Ornamental shape: a reel or turnstile. Crest of SkU'-
WITH.
Mile SkuUe, of co. Kent.
13.513. [A.D. 1433.] Red: injured while being made;
from a ring. -j-V X -j^ in. [Harl. ch. in G. 27.]
Octagonal : a lion's head erased. In allusion to the arms
of SIvULL : I'iz. a bend betw. six lions' heads erased. In the
field the legend : —
mtlis » ss Sfeuir,
Beaded border.
John Skydmore (Scudamore ?).
13.514. [A.D. I435-] Kcd : chijjped. About -,',, X J in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 56 B. 48.]
Octagonal signet : two stirrups interlaced. In allusion to
the arms of ScUDAMORE. Betw. two cusps.
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 519
Robert Skydemour, Sara, his zvife,
or, Agnes, their daughter.
13.515. [a.d. 139S.] Faded-red: very imperfect. [Harl.
ch. 86 E. 14.]
Shield-shaped.
Legend on a quasi chief: —
Mive.
13.516. [A.D. 1398.] Another. [Harl. ch. 86 E. 14.]
. John Skynner, Esq.
13,517. [A.D. 1556.] Red: good. | X -j^ in. [Harl. ch.
112 D. 9.]
Oval : three cross-bows, unbent, two and one, Skynner ;
not on a shield ; the bow in base betw. the initial letters I S.
Beaded borders.
John Skynner, of Castle Coiiipes, co. Caiiibr., Esq.
13.518. [a.d. 1597.] Red: very indistinct, if X H in.
[Add. ch. 35,284.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a fess betw. three lures, a lion
passant. Skinner.
Another Seal.
13.519. [a.d. 1599.1 Red: very indistinct. 1 X f i"-
[Add. ch. 35,318.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a fess betw. two cotises wavy,
three crescents. Arms of DOD, and DODD.
Beaded border.
Same seal, used by Jane Skynner, wife of the above.
13.520. [a.d. 1599.] Red: indistinct. [Add. ch. 35,285.]
Another Seal.
13.521. [a.d. 1599.] Red: very indistinct, injured by
pressure. About ^ X i in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 35,322.]
Oval : a shield of arms : illegible. Crest on a helmet,
ornamental mantling, and wreath, a lion.
Carved border.
13.522. [a.d. 1599.] Red: injured by pressure. [Add.
ch. 35.223.]
John Skynner, J/tii., of Reygate, co. Surr.
13.523. [a.d. 1567.] Red: very indistinct. | X f in.
[Add. ch. 23,513.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4, three cross-bows,
520 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
two and one, Skynner ; 2, 3, a chevron betw. three martlets.
Above the shield a carved scroll : at each side a wavy sprig.
Beaded border.
Peter Skynner, of Ely, co. Cambi:
13,524. [a.D. 1370.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. About
1 X I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 56 B. 49.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a lion's face ; 2, 3,
a garb. Suspended by a strap from a tree of three roses
slipped. Within a pointed gothic panel, with roses in the
interspaces.
Legend broken away.
Thomas Skynner, of Lavenliain, co. Siiff., Esq.
13.525. [a.D. 1629.] Red : very imperfect, indistinct.
About -a X I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 57 H. 35.]
Oval : a shield of arms. See next seal.
13.526. [a.D. 1631.] Red: indistinct in places. [Harl.
ch. 56 C. 7.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dcx., on a fess betw.
three lures, a lion passant, Skinner ; 2, 3, a fess, over all a
bend, in chief an uncertain mark of difference, Helwisii (?).
Cabled border.
Aiwtlier Seal.
13.527. [a.D. 1640.] Red : indistinct, injured by pressure.
About -j X i in. [Harl. ch. ill E. 24.]
Oval : on a wreath a tower, thereon a demi-lion rampant
issuing. Perhaps for a crest.
Beaded border.
13.528. [a.D. 1640.] Red : indistinct, injured by pressure.
[Harl. ch. 112 D. 28.]
Seal used by Jane Skynner, wife of the above.
13.529. [a.D. 1640.] Red : much injured by pressure, as
in No. 13,527. [Harl. ch. in E. 24.]
Sir Thomas Skynner.
See Zacheus Isham.
Ralph Slater, of co. Devon.
13,530. [a.D. 1520.] Red : from a ring, i in. [Add. ch.
29,158.]
An eagle rising. Perhaps a crest, or in allusion to the
crest of SlatJghter.
HERALDIC SEALS. 521
Thomas de Sleford, of co. Line.
13,531. [a.D. 1340.] Pale-green, discoloured : fragmentary.
About A in. [Add. ch. 21,093.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three slipped trefoils,
Sleford. Within a pointed gothic quatrefoil panel.
Legend, a Norman-French rhyming motto : —
» LOYN c Ne • OBLieZ.
Henry ^Mngeshj, of the Reddhoiuse, co. York., \st Bart.
13.532. [a.D. 1647.] Reddish-brown : very much injured
by pressure. About | X f in. when perfect. [Add. ch.
35.523-]
Oval : a shield of arms: quarterly, I, 4, a chevron betw.
two leopards' faces in chief, and a bugle-horn in base,
SCRIVEN ; 2, 3, indistinct, a griffin segreant, dcbruised by a
fess, Sltngsby.
Betw. two palm or myrtle branches.
13.533. [a.D. 1647.] Another: indistinct. [Add. ch.
35.525-]
John Smert, Citizen of E.vetcr, co. Devon.
13.534. [a.D. 1438.] Red : injured, indistinct. y'V ^ -h
in. [Add. ch. 27,623.]
Oblong octagonal : a shield (of arms ?) : a saltire and chief
Above the shield the initial letters : I. S.
Family of Smith, or Smyth.
13,535. [i6th cent] Red : indistinct. | in. [xxxvi.
164.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three roundles, as
many crosses formees fitchees. SMITH, and Smyth, a
martlet for difference.
Barbara, widozu of Sir Thomas Smythe,
Viscountess Strangford.
See Barbara Colepeper.
Edmond Smyth, of C/uir minster, co. Dors., son of
Gilbert S.myth, late of Rowner, co. Southt., Gentl.,
and grandson i'/EDMOND DOWNEINGE, Gentl.
13,536. [a.D. 1616.] Red: injured; from a ring. |x4-in.
[Harl. ch. So D. 36.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess chequy betw. two lions
passant guardant, DOWNING.
Cabled border.
522 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
T. Eynes.
Sea/ used by GEORGE Smyth E, of Weston, co. Hertf.
13.537. [a.D. 1564.] Red: indistinct. ^ in. [Add. ch.
36,238.1 _
A shield of arms : on a fess betw. three dcmi-grcy-
hounds courant, as many bezants. Eynes, of co. Salop. In
chief an indistinct mark of cadency. Betw. the initial
letters T. E-
See No. 9413, vol. II., where the shield of arms is blazoned
incorrectly.
George Smith, of Sheffield, co. York., Razorsmiih.
13.538. [A.D. 1749.] Red: cii placard, on a tape. | X \
in. [Add. ch. 18,079.]
Oval : an ornamentally carved lozenge-shaped shield of
arms : a griffin segreant.
Carved border.
John Smith.
Seal used by MATTHEW HOKDEN, of Gowtherst, co. Kent.
13,539. [a.D. 1624.] Red : imperfect, f X 4- in. [Harl.
ch. 77 C. 55-]
Oval : a shield of arms : two chevrons, on each three
fleurs-de-lis. SMITH.
Cabled border.
L«wis Smith, of Dublin, Distiller.
13,540. [a.D. 1672.] Red: en placard, o\\ a label; imper-
fect. About |- X I in. [Add. ch. 30,983.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a bend betw. two unicorns'
heads couped, three lozenges, Smyth. Crest on a helmet
and ornamental mantling, uncertain.
Nicholas Smithe.
See John Brokett.
Ralph Smith, of Middleton Keynes, co. Buck., B.D.
13,541. [a.D. 1616.] Red : from a ring. -r% X -^ in.
[Add. ch. 23,940.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a saltire surmounted in fess point
with a rose. Above the shield the initial letters R. s.
Beaded borders.
HERALDIC SEALS. 523
Richard Smithe, of Sherford, co. Wario., Esq.
13,542. [a.D. 1592.] Red: indi.stinct, chipped. | X -j in.
[Hari. ch 36 H. 57.]
Hexagonal : on a wreath, an animal's head erased.
Sir Richard Smythe, al. Smith, of Leeds Castle, co. Kent.
13,543. [A.D. 1626.] Red : injured, f X -H- in. [Harl.
ch. 83 H. 48.]
Oval : a shield of arms of nine quarterings, three, three,
and three: — i, SMITH; 2, JUDDE ; 3, Chicche ; 4,
ClllCllELEY ; 5, uncertain ; 6, Criol ; 7, S, uncertain ; 9,
indistinct. Above the shield the initial letters R. S.
Cf. Harl. MS. 5507, f. 197.
Robert Smyth, of Bradewatere [co. Kent\
13,544. [a.U. 1425.] Red : fragmentary. About i in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. TJ G. 20.]
A shield of arms : a fess, in chief two mullets pierced (?).
Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil.
Legend betw. the points : —
BGRTI
Robert Smythe, of St. Clement Danes, co. Midd., Gcntl.
13.545. [A.D. 1583.] Light-brown. |Xi in. [Add. ch.
12,673.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. seven billets, SMITH, and
Smyth.
Beaded border.
13.546. [A.D. 1583.] Light-brown: imperfect. [Add. ch.
12,672.]
Thomas Smyth, of Haneivell [co. Northt. (?)].
13.547. [a.D. 1393.] Discoloured-whitc : very indistinct.
I in. [Add. ch. 22,016.]
A shield of arms, conclie : two bars, in chief three martlets.
Crest on a helmet, a plume (?).
In place of the legend a wavy garland of foliage and
flowers.
Sir Thomas Smythe, \st Viscount Strang ford.
13.548. [A.D. 1628.] Sulph. cast from a good impression ;
chipped. li X If in. [D.C., H. 142.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly of twelve pieces, four,
four, and four: i. a chevron engrailed betw. three lions
passant guardant, Smythe, ^/r. The shield ensigncd with a
viscount's coronet. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling,
524 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
and wreath, an ounce's head, erased, collared and lined.
Supporters, dex., a lion gutte de larmes, sin., a leopard,
collared and chained. At the sides of the wreath the date
16-28. In base, two palm-branches.
Carved border.
Signet used by Thomas Colepeper, 0/ Hackington, co. Kent,
{who married B.VRUARA, widow of the above).
13.549. [a.d. 1638.] Red : very indistinct, y^ in. [Harl.
ch. 77 D. 17.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three lions passant
ljuardant, S.MYTHE. Ensigned with a viscount's coronet.
Cabled border.
Walter Smyth, of Ingham, co. Snff.
13.550. [a.d. 1352.] Green: small fragm(;nt, very indis-
tinct. [Add. ch. 18,648.]
A shield of arms : barry pily, over all a bendlet (?).
Legend chipped away : . . . SME . . .
William Smythe, son 0/ Thomas Smvthe, of Lydd,
CO. Kent.
13,551. [a.d. 1536.] Red : very imperfect, indistinct, fin.
[Add. ch. 8608.]
A shield of arms : illegible, the matrix having been moved
during impression. Within a carved gothic panel.
Legend betw. the points : —
as leR.
William Smythe, of co. Hcrtf.
13.552. [a.d 1537.] Red: indistinct. |- X -fV in. [Add.
ch. 35.477-]
Oval : a shield (of arms ?) : a star and cross, or perhaps a
merchant's mark.
William Smith, of Greenestrete, co. Essex, Esq.
13.553. [a.d. 1599.] Red: injured by pressure, a X -t in.
[Add. ch. 35,321.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three roundles.
Beaded border.
William Smyth, D.D.
13.554. [a.d. 1608] Red: indistinct, f in. [Add. ch.
33,085-]
A shield of arms : on a fess engrailed betw. six martlets
HERALDIC SKALS. 5^5
three crosses crosslet, Smyth or Smith. Above the shield
the initial letters : W. S.
Beaded border.
Sir Hugh Smithson, pf Stai/widr. co. York, Bart.
13,555. [a.D. 1694.] Red: en placard, on a label ; imper-
fect. A in. [Add. ch. 5826.]
Out of a ducal coronet a demi-lion rampant, holding a sun.
Crest of Smithson.
Smyth.
See Smith.
Robert Snagge, of the Middle Temple, London, Esq.
13.556. [a.D. 1571.] Red: indistinct. ^ in. [Add. ch.
35.218.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three pheons, two and one,
SnagG and Snagge. An annulet or crescent for difference.
Another Seal. â–
13.557. [a.D. 1575.] Faded-red: indistinct. About |X
I in. [Add. ch. 35,220.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three pheons, two and one,
Snagge, as above. Crest on a helmet and mantling, a demi-
goat or antelope.
Thomas Snagge, Serjeant-at-Law.
13.558. [a.D. 1575.] Faded-red: indistinct. |- X ^ in.
[Add. ch. 35,220.]
Oval : on a wreath out of a ducal coronet an antelope's leg,
bent at the knee.
Another Seal.
13.559. [a.D. 1589.] Red : injured by pressure, indistinct.
-i^V X -nrin. [Add. ch. 19,259.]
Oval : out of a ducal coronet a nag's head. Perhaps for a
crest, but that of Snagge differs.
Beaded borders.
William Snagge.
13.560. [a.D. 1608.] Faded-red. -^^5- x -rV i"- [Add. ch.
35.227.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4, three pheons,
two and one, SXAGG or Snagge ; 2, 3, ermine a barrulet (?).
Cabled border.
526 CATALOGUE UF SEALS.
John de Snaves . .
13,561. [13th cent.] Pla.stei' cast from a chipped, imperfect
inijircssion. 1 i X -^ in. [xc. 45.]
I'oiiited oval : a shield of arms of early form : six cstoilcs,
three, two, and one.
[+ SIGIILL' lOH'IS DE SNAVES . . .
John Snell, of Kiiigtoji St. Michael, co. Wilt., Gcntl.
13,562. [a.D. 1567.] Red: injured by pressure, very
indistinct. About 4 in- when perfect. [Add ch. 18,299.]
On a wreath an indistinct crest, a demi-talbot, crest of
Snell.
Beaded border, double.
George Snelling, of West Grecnesled, co. Sr/ss.. Kiit.
13,563. [a.D. iCio.] Red: imperfect. About -f- X-| in.
[Add. ch. 19,010.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterlj', i, four pales, and a
canton ermine ; 2, a lion rampant ; 3, ermine, a chevron and
other indistinct charges ; 4, on a chief three roundlcs.
John Snokeshulle, of co. Essex.
13.564. [a.D. 1403.1 Green, faced with red : fine, well
preserved. ^ in. [Harl. ch. 56 D. 3.]
An eagle rising with open wings, charged on the breast
with a shield of arms, coiichc : a buck's head cabossed, bctw.
the attires a bugle-horn, stringed and tied to the attires.
Cf arms of SXOCKSHALL and Snokeshull. The eagle
bears in the beak a scroll running round the seal, inscribed : —
: 5' : toijannt's »* : snoUrfljuU' *«
Cabled border.
13.565. Sulph. cast from No. 13,564. [D.C., G. 99.]
Banie Anne Soame, wife of Sir Stephen Soame
(Lord Mayor of Loudon).
13,566. [.\.D, 1599.] Red: indistinct. \2 x ^i'm. [Add.
eh. 35,285.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. two estoiles
in chief, and a hunting-horn, stringed in base. Above and at
the sides of the shield, some foliage.
Carved border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 527
Sir Peter Soame, of Heydon, co Essex, Bart.
13,567. [a.d. 168S-9.] Red : imperfect. About ^ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 14,352.]
A dog's head, collared. Perhaps for a crest.
Sir Stephen Soame, Lord Mayor of London.
13.568. [a.d. 1599.] Red :, indistinct. -La x I in. [Add.
ch. 35,285.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three mallets,
Soame. Above the shield the initial letters S. S.
Beaded border.
Another Seal.
13.569. [A.D. 1607.] Red : good. i x ^ in. [Harl. ch.
17 D. 7-]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three mallets,
Soame. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling, and
wreath, on a lure a hawk.
Cabled border.
13.570. [A.D. 1609.] Red : indistinct. [Lansd. ch. 657.]
13.571. [A.D. 1615.] Red: indistinct. [Add. ch. 6221.]
Charles Bissell.
Seal used by Richard Softly, al. Softley,
of Havant, co. Southt., Feltinonger, son and heir of
Richard Softley, late of the same.
13.572. [a.d. 1693.] Red: en placard. ^ X 4 in. [Add.
ch. 9446 A.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a bend three escallops, BiSSELL.
Over the shield a helmet, ornamental m.antling, and wreath,
the place for the crest blank.
Beaded border.
Myles Sole, of the City of London, Gentl.
13.573. [a.d 1602.] Red : good, f X f in. [Add. ch
23,888.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, in the first quarter a
tower. Sole, a crescent for difference. Crest on a helmet and
ornamental mantling, out of a mural coronet a deml-lion.
Beaded border.
Thomas SoUey, al. Solly,
of Mendlcsham, co. Stiff., Gentl.
13.574. [a.d. 1679.] Red: fragmentary. About \ x | in
[Add. ch. 10,350.]
S28 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : a sliicld of arms : on a chevron bctw. throe cstoiles,
some illegible charges.
Crest wanting.
Thomas de Somercotes,
i-iw r/ William de So.mercotes, A';//.
13.575. [a.D. 1328.] Red : indistinct. 4 in. [Cott. ch.
XXX. 28.]
A shield of arms : three unicorns passant, two and one.
Suspended by a strap from a rosette, and bctw. two small
roses. Within a carved pointed gothic quatrefoil panel
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
£3 SIGILLVM • THOMe • De • SOM6RCOT6 .
13.576. Sulph. cast of No. 13,575. [D-C, F. 22S.]
Henry Somers.
13,577. [a.D. 1405-6.] Plaster cast from an indistinct
impression. I in. [xc. 46.]
A shield of arms : a fess dancctty, Somers. Within a
pointed gothic trefoil panel ornamented along the inner edge
with small quatrefoils.
Legend bctw. the points : —
Sijillum — l)rnvit[i] /«_!*: somrrs : «
Edward Somerset, ^th Earl of Worcester, etc., K.G.
13,578. [a.D 1610.] Red: indistinct. -^ x ^ in. [Add.
ch. 18,205.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4, SOMERSET; 2,
Herbert ; 3, Widvile. Ensigned with an earl's coronet.
Encircled with the Garter.
Dame Elen Somersett, widow ^Thomas Colepeper,
late of Bedgeburie, co. Kent, Esq.
13.579. [.v.D. 1560.] Red: fine. yV in. [Harl. ch.
78 A. 39-]
An ornamental shield ((jf arms ?) : on a field rcjjlenishcd
with sprigs of foliage, a hind lodged contournce, for Hendlev.
15etw. the initial letters, E. 0.
Beaded border.
Cf. Add. MS. I (,31 1, f- 83/'.
Seal used by Thomas Fane, younger
son ('/George Fane of Badsell, co. Kent., Esq.
13.580. [A.D. 1560.] Red: injured. [Harl. ch. 78 A. 39.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 529
Thomas de Somersham.
13,581. [Temp. Edw. III.] Plaster cast from a fine
impression, f in. [xc. 43.]
A shield of arms : a fess dancetty betw. three roses.
Within a carved pjothic panel of a triangle and cinquefoil,
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
» : Stgillum : STfjomc : Dc : Somnfljam :
Beaded border.
Geoffrey de Somerton, of co. Nor/.
13.582. [a.u. 1390.] Red: fine, imperfect. ^ in. [Add.
ch. 14,955-]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three lions' heads
erased, as many bezants, SOMERTON. Suspended by a strap
from a tree on a mount. Within a carved gothic panel
enriched with open tracery at the sides, and ornamented along
the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
[a S' : G]alfriBi : Dc : 5omrrton.
Carved border.
Drawn in Blometield's History of Norfolk, vol. .\i., p. 198. (Dept.
copy.)
Philip de Somerville, Lord of Wychynover,
[ Wichnor, co. Staffs
13.583. [.^.D. 1305.] Green: originally fine, much injured,
the centre part only remaining. About i^r in. when perfect.
[L. F. C. xi. 16.]
0. A shield of arms : three eagles displayed betw. seven
crosses crosslet fitchees, SoMERVlLLE. Betw. two wyverns.
...IS....
B. A smaller counterseal. | in. Three eagles di.splayed
between three crosses crosslet fitchees ; not on a shield.
Si CReoe MICHI.
13.584. Plaster casts from a fine impression, the edge
chipped, [.xc. 47, 48.]
0. The shield suspended by a strap from a tree of three
branches.
£: S'PH'I • SOM6RVIL€ : DG WYCHYNOVeR DNI.
Beaded borders.
H. As above.
Francis Sone, Mayor of Chichester.
13,585. [a.D. 1731.] Red : en placard on green ferrit.
ix X -^ in. [Add. ch. 19,051.]
Oval: on a cap of maintenance a sword erect betw. two
wings endorsed.
VOL. in. 2 .M
530 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Andrew Sorrell, son of Sir Manuell Sorrell,
of Ipswich, CO. Stiff.
13.586. [a.D. 1662.J Brownish-rod : indistinct, injured by
pressure, f X ^ in. [Add. ch. 10, 166.]
Oval : a shield of arms : illegible, but perhaps same as
described in next seal, No. 13,587.
Beaded border.
Sir Manuell Sorrell, of Ipswich, co. Suff.
13.587. [a.D. 1662.] Brownish-red : injured by pressure.
About 4 X -i-in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 10,166.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two lions passant guardant, in
chief a label of three points, SoRRELL. Crest on a helmet,
ornamental mantling and wreath, a lion's head erased.
Beaded border.
Robert Sorynden, of co. Kent.
13,588. [a.D. 1419.] Red : originally good, now chipped
and injured. About i in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 80
D. 39-]
A shield of arms : a bend bctw. two cotises embattled
undees, SURRENDEN. Suspended by a strap from a forked
tree. Within a carved gothic bilobe enriched with open work
at the sides, and ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils.
Stsillu *< rob mttirn.
Roger, son ^/Edward de Soterlee, of co. Suff.
13,589. [a.D. 1381.] Dark-green: injured by pressure in
places. 44 in. [Add. ch. 10,378.]
A shield of arms : a fess ermine betw. three ornamental
round buckles, tongues lying fesswise, SOTERLEY and
SOTELLEV. A label of as many points in chief On a forked
tree. Within a trefoil panel.
Legend within the points : —
S' • Kogcrt • Sotrrlr.
Thomas Sottone, Merchant of the County of Bristol,
CO. Soiuers.
13,590. [a.D. 1382.] Red. ^ in. [Cott. ch. xxix. 53.]
A lion rampant within a bordure of nine annulets, each
enclosing the initial letter $, The lion in reference to the
arms of SUTTON, a lion rampant, etc.
HERALDIC SEALS. 53'
Johanna de la Souche,
zvidoiu r/ John Pelham, senr., Knt.
13,591. [a.D. 1429.] Red : fine, injured. l-i- in. [Add.
ch. 30,049.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., ten bezants in pile,
ZoucHE ; sin., a fess and canton.
Suspended by a strap from a forked tree within a carved
gothic panel ornamented with small ball-flowers along the
inner edge.
SigtU' • One • toJjannc : Oe : la : foudjc : «<
See M. A. Lower, Historical and Genealogical Notices of the Pelham
Family, p. 21, where the lady is said to be daughter of Sir John Descures.
Sir Edward Southcott, of Merstham, co. Surr.
13,592. [a.D. 1698.] Red : en placard, on a label, imper-
fect, f X I in. [Add. ch. 23,509.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., a chevron betw. three
coots, SOUTHCOTT ; sin., three tir-whitts or lapwings,
Tyrwhit. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and
wreath, a coot.
For Dame Juliana Tyrwhitt, wife of the above, see Manning and Bray,
Hist, of Surrey, vol. ii., p. 260.
Richard, son of Roger de Southdalton, Chaplain,
[CO. York].
13,593. [a.D. 1386.] Red: indistinct. -5- in. [Lansd.
ch. 339-1
A church bell, betw. three boars' heads couped. Within a
carved trefoil panel ornamented along the inner edge with
small mullets.
There are traces of a legend on a border raised above the
field, showing that the matrix was furnished with a ring, able
to be retracted by a screw.
William Sowster, of cos. Bedf. and Hertf, Gentl.
13,594. [A.D. 1528.] Red: indistinct. \x-^\n. [Add.
ch. 35,119.]
Ornamental shape : a boar's head.
Beaded border.
Arthur Sparke, of the Middle Temple, London, Esq.
13,595. [a.D. 1672.] Red: cracked, very indistinct, i in.
[Add. ch. 35.492-]
On a wreath an indistinct crest.
532 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Sparrowe, al. Sparrow, the Eldet;
of Gcsliiigthorpc, co. Essex.
13.596. [a.D. 1654.] Red: injured, indistinct. -LLXVV '"•
[Harl. ch. Ill H. 24.]
Oval: a shield of arms : quarterly, 1. SPARROW, etc. See
MS. Harl. 1542, f. 154.
13.597. [A.D. 1654.] Red: en placard, the paper of the
deed having been cut and folded over previous to impression.
[Harl. ch. in H. 24 B.]
Robert Sparrow, of Ipswich, co. Siiff., Gentl.
13.598. [a.D. 1639.] Red : very indistinct. About ;' X -^
in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 10,350.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three roses, two and one, a chief,
SrarkoW. Crest on a helmet out of a mural coronet,
an unicorn's head.
Robert Sparwe, of Braiinforde, co. Siiff.
13.599. [a.D. 1343.] Dark-green: indistinct. '} in.
[Add. ch. 8376.]
An ornamental shield of arms : per pale, dcx., a bend ;
sin., a dolj^hin hauriant!
Legend uncertain.
Ferrand Spence, of t lie General Post Office, Loudon.
13,600. [a.D. 169S.] Red: en placard, on a label. -Hr in.
[Add. ch. 19,524.]
An ornamental .shield of arms : per pale, dex., three
penny-yard pence, two and one, SpeNCE ; sin., on a chief two
crosses pattees.
Carved border.
Richard Spence, of co. Kent (?).
13,601. [a.D. 1408.] Red : much injured by pressure,
imperfect. About -J in. when perfect.. [Harl. ch. 49 A. 36.]
A shield (of arms ?) : a chevron betw. three cotton-hanks (?).
■» S' . . . . RD' SP6NC . .
Sir John Spencer, of Oldtlwrp, al. AltJwrp, co. Northt., Knt.
13,602. [A.D. 1576.] Red : very indistinct. About i X 4
in. From a ring with marks of the setting. [Add. ch.
21,996.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : couclu', a fcss betw.
six pigeons' heads erased, SpenceR. Crest on a helmet and
ornamental mantling, a jiigeon.
HERALDIC SEALS. 533
John Spencer, son and heir of Sir John Spencer,
of Oldtkorp, CO. Northt.
13.603. [a.D. 1576.] Red : indistinct, f x ;j- in. [Add.
ch. 21,996.]
Lozenge-shaped : on a wreath, a demi-panther or heraldic
tiger, guardant, a crescent for difference. Perhaps for crest
of T. Heneage, one of the witnesses.
Cabled border.
Philip Spencer, of Harden, co. Heref., Yeoman.
13.604. [a.D. 1698.] Red: en placard. -^ in. [Add. ch.
I973-]
A shield of arms : two crosses crosslet fitchees in fcss, on a
chief a crescent for difference.
Sir Richard Spencer, (/ Offley, co. Hertf.
13.605. [a.D. 1609.] Red : fine, well preserved, f X -i-
in. [Harl. ch. 112 A. 21.]
Oval: a shield of arms, quarterly, in the 2nd and 3rd quarters
a fret, over all on a bend three escallops, Si'ENCER. In the
1st quarter a martlet for difference.
Beaded border.
Another Seal.
13.606. [A.D. 1623.] Red: very indistinct. |^ x VV i"-
[Add. ch. 35,872.]
Oval : out of a ducal coronet a griffin's head bctw. two
wings erect. Crest of Spencer.
Thomas Spenser.
Seal 2ised by RiCHARD Le Spencer,
of Tlwrncdon, co. Norf.
13.607. [a.D. 1348.] Brown : indistinct, i in. [Harl. ch.
55 F. 44-]
A shield of arms : two keys in saltire addorscd, the wards
in chief Within a carved quatrefoil panel with open work
at the points.
Legend betw. the points : —
S' TO_MAS_SP6N_S6R •.■s*
Beaded border.
Thomas Spencer, j^w ^/iVr John Spencer,
of Oldthorp.
13.608. [a.D. 1576.] Red: indistinct. About f X -i- in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 21,996.]
A shield of arms : a fess ermine, betw. six pigeons' heads
534 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
erased, SPENCER, a crescent for difference. Crest on a
helmet and ornamental mantling, a pigeon.
Carved border.
Andrew Sperlyng, of cos. Norf., Siiff., etc.
13,609. [a.d. 143 1.] Red : from a signet ring, with mark
of the setting. ~ in.
A martlet or sparrow in allusion to the surname. On a
scroll above it the legend : —
mcrc}?.
Cabled border.
Engr. in Archccol. Jourii., vol. viii., p. 77.
Adam Le Spicer.
See Godfrey de Loudiiam.
Edmund Spircocke, of co. Southt.
13,610. [a.d. 1375.] Red : cracked, imperfect, indistinct.
About \ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 23,837.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three indistinct charges.
Within a carved panel.
» StgtUum : cBm rroft.
Thomas Spircokes, of co. Dors.
13.611. [a.d. 1352.] Red: a fragment. About J in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 23,843.]
[A shield of arms : uncertain charges] within a carved
gothic panel.
Legend wanting.
Adam Sprigonelle, of Crigleston, co. York.
13.612. [a.d. 1349.] Red, discoloured: indistinct in
places. -Lf in. [Add. ch. 8296.]
A shield of arms : three pot-hooks, two and one, within a
bordure engrailed. Betw. pairs of sprigs of foliage.
[+SJIGILL'V • ADe ■«< SPRIGONELL' *<
Hugh de Sprouston, of co. Norf.
13,613. [A.D. 1343.] Brown. | in. [Add. ch. 14,870.]
A shield of arms : a bend cotised. Betw. two wyvcrns.
» S' HVGONIS • De • SPROVSTON.
Drawn in Blomeheld's Hist. 0/ Nor/ot/c, vol. .\., p. 462. (Uept. copy.)
HERALDIC SEALS. 535
John Sprynget, of Swalclyve, co. Kent.
13,614. [a.D. 1365.] Creamy-white: imperfect, very in-
distinct. About I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 80 D. 47.]
A shield of arms : illegible.
. e • D6
Robert Sprynget, of Goutherst, co. Kent.
13,615. [A.D. 1433.] Red : injured. ^ X | in. [Harl. ch.
80 D. 50.]
Octagonal signet : a shield of arms : three mullets, two
and one.
Cabled border.
Philip Spurlinge.
See Henry Skippe.
Hugh Squier, al. Squire,
of Westminster, co. Midd., Esq.
13,616. [a.D. 1682.] Red : covered with paper before
impression, f X i in. [Add. ch. 13,730.]
Oval : a shield of arms : only a chevron visible, being part
of the arms of SQUIRE.
Agnes, wz/^ ^Geoffrey Stace.
See William de Henebroke.
Geoffrey Stace, of Tpswicli, co. Snff.
13,617. [a.D. 1332.] Bronze-green: indistinct, injured in
places, f in. [Add. ch. 19,310.]
A shield of arms : three crowned heads, of animals, erased,
two and one, within a bordure engrailed. Betw. two slipped
flowers. Within a pointed quatrefoil panel enriched with open
tracery.
» S' • GALFRIDI STAC€ . . .
Thomas, son of Thomas Staci.
13,618. [14th cent.] Red : cut from a charter. |4- in.
[xxxvi. 109.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. si.x crosses crosslet
fitchees. On a tree of three branches. Betw. two wyverns.
Within a pointed quatrefoil panel, ornamented with small
53(3 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
quatrefoils along the inner edge, and each point betw. two
small roses.
JS S' ■THOMe • FILI • THOMe ■STACL
Beaded borders.
Reginald Stacy, of CJtadlyug\ton\ co. Oxen.
13,619. [a.D. 1388.] Bronze-green : originally good, now
very imperfect. About i in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 44 D.
45-]
A shield of arms : a fcss betw. three cups.
« SIGI ST . . .
Alice de StafForde,
zi'idozv of Tnoywii de Stafforde, A";//.,
and sister and co-hcircss ^ JolIN SULNY, Knt.
13.620. [a.D. 1419.] Red : fine, chipped at edge, i in.
[Woll. ch. X. 55.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dcx., a chevron betw. three
martlets, STAFFORD ; sin. quarterly, SULNEY. Within a
trefoil panel enriched with engrailed edge, and ornamented
with pellets.
Legend betw. the points : —
SigiUii s* *< alicic s* Dc «< StafforOc *<
Cabled border.
13.621. Sulph. cast of No. 13,620. [D.C., G. 156.]
Anne de Stafford, Conntess if Stafford,
Biickiugliam, Hereford, and Northampton, and
Lady of Brecknock {daii. of THOMAS Plantagenet,
of Woodstock, Duke of Gloucester,
younger son of King Edivaj-d III.),
luife <^/ Edmund de Stafford, 5//^ Earl of Stafford, etc.
13,622. [a.D. 1428.] Red : fine, small detached portions.
About 2% in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 19,858.]
A quatrefoil lozenge shield of arms : per pale, dex., field
diapered with sprigs of elegantly designed foliage, a chevron,
Stafford ; j/«., quarterly; 1. FRANCE (ANCIENT); 2. 3.
England ; 4. a bend cotised betw. six lioncels rampant,
BOHUN. The shield upheld by a swan rising with open
wings above it. Between the lobes on the dexter side, a
Stafford knot, the other corresponding badges broken
away.
Legend on a scroll running round the seal : —
ffovBif . rf 2 ...... a :
Cabled borders.
HERALDIC SEALS. 537
13.623. [a.d. 1434.] Red : very imperfect, edge broken
away. [Harl. ch. 43 E. 22.]
ing rf z n na :
13.624. Sulph. cast of No. 13,623. [D.C., G. 195.]
Bridgett Stafford,
See Thomas Clopton.
Edmund, Baron de Stafford,
son and heir of Nicholas, Baron DE STAFFORD,
\st Baron by writ.
13.625. [A.D. 1301.] Light-brown. | in. [Cott. ch.
xxix. 57.]
A shield of arms : a chevron, STAFFORD. Suspended by
a strap from a hooi<, and betw. two small crosslets.
» : S' eDMVNDI STAFFORD . . .
13.626. Sulph. cast of No. 13,625. [D.C., E. 501.]
Edmund de Stafford, (yth Earl of Stafford.
13.627. [a.d. 1402.] Red : a fragment, injured, very
indistinct in places. About 2 in. when perfect. [Add. ch.
33,343-]
A shield of arms, coucJtJ: field diapered with sprigs of
foliage elegantly designed, a chevron, Stafford. Crest on a
helmet, a swan's head and neck betw. two wings. Supporters
two antelopes. Background replenished with roses. Within
a carved gothic (quatrefoil ?) panel ornamented along the
inner edge with small mullets or cinquefoils.
cOmunOt
Carved border.
Edward Stafford, of Bradfidd, co. Berks., Esq.
13.628. [A.D. 1618.] Red : very indistinct, -f^ y. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 19,211.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., a chevron, and a
canton ermine, Stafford ; sin., paly of si.K, on a chief, a
lion passant, Langford. Crest on a helmet and ornamental
mantling, destroyed.
Cf. MS. Harl. 1532, f. 77.
Hugh de Stafford,
ind Earl of Stafford, Lord of Tnnbridge and Caiirs.
13,629. [A.U. 13S2.] Red: originally fine, injured by
casting and pressure, edge chipped, i; in. [Harl. ch. U2
D. 38.]
538 CATALOGUE OK SEALS.
A shield of arms : field diapered with elegantly designed
sprigs of foliage, a chevron, Stafford. Suspended by a
strap from a forked tree on a mount replenished with herbage,
and having at each side a small tree or shrub. Within a
finely carved gothic panel enriched with open tracery at the
sides, and ornamented along the inner edge with small quatre-
foils or ball-flowers.
Sisillu «< !* ]bugoni[s ] *< ftaffovfltc j*
13.630. Sulph. cast of No. 13,629. [D.C., F. 537.]
13.631. Sulph. cast from an impression attached to a
charter dated A.D. 1372. [D.C., F. 484.]
StgiU «< s* Ijugonts «< comit . . . ffoiDic ha
Humphrey de Stafford, 6//i Earl of Stafford,
BiickingJuwi, Hereford, Northampton, and Perche,
Captain of the Tozvn of Calais,
and Lieutenant of the Marches of Picardy.
13.632. [a.D. 1429.] Red : originally very fine, now
chipped, very imperfect. About 2^ in. when perfect. [Add.
ch. 21,835.]
A shield of arms, couchd: field diapered with sprigs of
foliage, a chevron, Stafford. Crest on a helmet and
ornamental mantling, out of a coronet a swan's head and
neck bctw. two wings elevated. Supporters, two antelopes,
each on a mount.
Legend on a scroll : —
Stgt ac tromtnt
Outer border carved with small quatrefoils or ball-flowers.
13.633. [A.D. 1430.] Red : discoloured, very imperfect.
[Harl. ch. $6 E. 4.]
Die ac Do
13.634. [a.D. 1435.] Red : originally fine, now very im-
perfect. [Add. ch. 2016.]
St[gi]nu JjumfrtDi
Domuit ttt rams.
A nother Seal of the Earl, as Captain of the Town and
Fortress of Vernon and Vernoncel.
13.635. [a.D. 1431.] Red: very indistinct, injured by
pressure. About i-|^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 11,739.]
Design similar to the preceding seal. No. 13,632.
Legend on a scroll running round the seal : —
figillu : fjumfrrDi : ronutis : staff
.... ft : caurs.
HERALDIC SEALS. 539
Later Seal.
13,636. [a.d. 1442-1460.] Plaster cast from a fine im-
pression, well preserved. 3^ in. [C. I.]
A shield of arms, coiich^: quarterly, i ; quarterly, i. iv.,
France (Modern) ; ii. iii., England, all within a bordure,
for Thomas Plantagenet of Woodstock ; 2, a bend
cotised, betw. six lioncels rampant, BOHUN ; 3, on a bend
cotised, betw. six lioncels rampant, three mullets, BOHUN of
Northampton ; 4, a chevron, Stafford. Crest on a
helmet and ornamental mantling, out of a coronet a swan's
head and neck betw. two wings elevated. Supporters two
antelopes.
Legend on two scrolls running round the seal : —
(1.) Si' s* fjumfr comitts bofeingljam ijcrforD
ftaf pton . . . . c pcrri) rapitan billc raliftc ac
locutmrnt'
(2.) regis marrijtar' nicarOic »
Carved border.
Doyle finds the fourth quarter of the shield to be Stafford and
Neville, quarterly, vol. iii., p. 389.
John de Stafford, of co. Oxon.
13.637. [a.d. 1353.] Light-brown. I in. [Harl. ch. 56
E. 3-]
A shield of arms : a chevron, STAFFORD. Betw. three
flowers. Within a car\'ed panel of eight points, enriched
with open tracery betw. the points.
Ss SIGILLVM ■lOHANNIS • STAFFORD.
13.638. Sulph. cast of No. 13,637. [D.C., F. 377.]
John Stafford, of co. Derb., Esq.
13.639. [a.d. 1425.] Red: indistinct; from a ring (?).
i in. [Harl. ch. 84 A. 39.]
A martlet, perhaps in allusion to the cadency of this family.
Cabled border.
Nicholas de Stafford, of co. Derb., Knt.
13.640. [a.d. 1392.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. ^ in.
[Woll. ch. xi. 26.]
A shield of arms : a chevron, and chief, for Stafford.
Suspended by a strap from a forked tree. Betw. two leaves.
Within a carved quatrefoil panel, ornamented along the inner
edge with small quatrcfoils.
S . . . [Xi]cIjolat : De : StafifovD.
540 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Ralph [de Stafford], isi Earl of Stafford,
Lord of Toncbriggc, and of Neioport in Wales.
13.641. [a.d. 1331.] Red: fine fragment, centre part alone
remaining. About ll in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 19,840.]
A shield of arms : field diapered lozengy, with an annulet
in each interstitial space, a chevron, Stafford. Suspended
by a strap from a forked tree. Betw. two pairs of slipped
leaves. Within a carved gothic panel, enriched with open
work betw. the points, and ornamented along the inner edge
with small quatrefoils.
Legend broken away.
13.642. [a.d. 1 35 1.] Sulph. cast from fine but imperfect
impression, showing many details wanting in the previous
seal. No. 13,641. [D.C., F. 375.]
Sigilln • KnOulp[l)i • romtJtiB • iJc • StaffoiUr.
13.643. [a.d. 1359.] Red : very imperfect, injured in
places, indistinct. [Harl. ch. 75 C. 55.]
SigiUii • KaD om St
For Ills Official Seal,
as Steward and Marslial of the King's Household,
see No. 819, vol. i., p. 105.
Richard de Stafford, Chevalier, Lord of Clyftone,
CO. Derb.
13,644. [a.d. 1373.] Red : fine fragments. About i in.
when perfect. [Woll. ch. vi. 59.]
A shield of arms, concha : a chevron betw. three martlets,
Stafford. Crest [on a helmet and wreath ?] a woirs head
erased. Within a carved gothic panel, enriched with open
tracery betw. the points.
Stg' : l^t
Beaded borders.
Robert Stafford.
Seal tised by Richard Stafford,
son and heir ^/JOHN STAFFORD, of Eyani, co. Derby.
13,645. [a.d. 1490.] Red : indistinct fragments. About
\\ in. when perfect. [Woll. ch. vii. 48.]
A shield of arms, coiichi': a chevron, STAFFORD. Crest,
on [a helmet and] mantling, broken away.
Holicrt x^ « [Sta]ffor[ti] -"c &
Cabled borders.
HERALDIC SEALS. 54 1
Philip de Stakepol.
13.646. [Early 14th cent.] Dark-green : well preserved,
I in. [xxxvl. 64.]
A tiger passant contourne ; in allusion to the arms of
Stackpoole, viz., an heraldic tiger passant.
+ S' FILIPI â– De â– STAK6POL •;â–
Beaded borders.
William atte Standel.
Seal nsed by Robert Le Holdere, of Selleye, co. Wore.
13.647. [a.d. 1375.] Green: fine. % in. [Add. ch.
15.263.]
A shield (? of arms) : a cross, and in chief a label of five
points, bctw. the initial letters W. S. Betw. three leopards'
faces. Within a pointed gothic quatrefoil.
Mons. Hugh [de] Standishe.
13,648. [a.d. 141 5.] Red: originally good, now very
imperfect, injured by pressure. About l^- in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 56 E. 13.]
A shield of arms : three standing dishes, two and one, in
chief a label of as many points, Standish. Suspended by a
strap from a forked tree. Within a carved panel, enriched
with open tracery at the sides.
. . . gonts -« Dc iff) *<
Ralph de Standisshe, of co. Essex, Knt.
13,649. [a.d. 1382.] Red : imperfect, injured by pressure.
About I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. So D. 59.]
A shield of arms : a saltire within a bordure engrailed,
Standish. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree, and
within a carved panel, enriched with open tracery betw. the
points, and ornamented with small quatrefoils along the inner
edge.
[^iginulm : KaUuIfi : Be : *tanOt . . .
Sethe Standissh.
Seal used by Rauf Standysshe, of Standysshe, co. Lane.
13,650. [a.d. 1445.] Red: good ; originally encircled with
a twisted rush. \ in. [Harl. ch. So E. 7.]
A shield of arms : a saltire, within a bordure engrailed,
Standish.
* Scrijc » ftanDifff).
Cabled border.
542 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Hon. Charles Stanhope, of Elvaston, co. Derb.
13.651. [a.D. 1732.] Red: en placard, on paper, im-
perfectly impressed. About f x f in. when perfect. [Woll.
ch. xi. 93.]
Oval : a tower with a demi-lion rampant issuing from the
battlements, ducaliy crowned, holding betw. the paws a
grenade firing.
Motto : — A • DEO ■ET ■REGE.
Carved border.
Another Seal.
13.652. [a.D. 1734.] Red : en placard, on tape. About
f X I in. [Woll. ch. xi. 94.]
Similar to the previous seal, No. 13,651, but not from the
same matrix.
Perdinando Stanhope, eldest son of Philip,
Earl of Chesterfield.
13.653. [a.D. 1 64 1.] Red : indistinct. [Add. ch. 26,021.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly ; i quarterly, STAN-
HOPE ; 2, Tregoze (?) ; 3, Stanhope ; 4, Lexington. Cf.
Harl. MS. 15SS, f. 3 b. Crest, on a helmet, ornamental
mantling and wreath, a tower, thereon a demi-lion.
John Stanhope, \st Lord Stanhope,Vice-Chainbcrlain
of the King's Household.
13.654. [a.D. 1610.] Red : from a ring. | in. [Add. ch.
18,205.]
Octagonal signet : a shield of arms : quarterly; i, quarterly,
— and ermine, Stanhope ; 2, Mauleverer, or Maulovel ;
3, Longvilliers ; 4, three saltires engrailed two and one, a
crescent for difference : over all, in fess point, a mullet for
difference.
John Stanhope, of Eccleshill, co. York, Esq.
13.655. [a.D. 1721.] Red: en placard, on tape, i in.
[Add. ch. 25,921.]
On a wreath a tower, thereon a demi-lion issuing, ducaliy
crowned, holding between his paws a grenade firing. Crest of
Stanhope.
Philip stanhope. Lord Stanhope of Shelf ord,
aftzij. Earl of Chesterfield.
13.656. [a.D. 1624.] Red : discoloured, indistinct. About
•I X -J- in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 26,019.]
Oval : on a wreath a tower, thereon a demi-lion. Crest of
Stanhope. In the field the initial letters P. s.
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 543
Later Seal.
13,657. [a.D. 1641.] Red : very indistinct, imperfect.
About -J X i in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 26,021.]
Oval : on a wreath a tower, thereon a demi-lion. Crest of
Stanhope.
In the field the motto : —
A DEO ET [REGE].
Richard Stanhop, of co. Northt., Knt.
13.658. [a.D. 1433.] Red : good, edge chipped. i| in.
[Add. ch. 15,741.]
A shield of arms, concha : a bend betw. six crosses crosslet.
Stanhope. Crest on a helmet, short tasselled mantling,
and chapeau, a fox passant. The background replenished
with cinquefoil flowers slipped and leaved.
StgiUu : rtct m * * s* Stanfjop.
Cabled border.
George Stanlake, of the Inner Temple, London.
13.659. [a.D. 1700.] Red: ^«//rt^rt;-^, on paper imperfectly
impressed. About -| X f in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 18,140.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a cross per cross, betw. four
mullets.
13.660. [a.D. 1700.] Another. [Add. ch. 18,140.]
Sir Edward Stanley, of Ensham, co. Oxon, K.B.
13.661. [a.D. 1613.] Brownish-red: good, imperfect at
bottom. About H X I in. [L. F. C. xi. 30.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly, of eight pieces, i, on
a bend three [stags' heads cabossed], Stanley, etc. Crest on
a helmet, and ornamental mantling, on a chapeau, an eagle
preying on an infant, swaddled, etc.
li DIV li ET :i ft MA ii FOYE.
Carved border.
Henry [Stanley], 4M Earl of Derby,
Lord Stanley and Strange, Lord of Man and the Isles.
13.662. [A.D. 1584.] Red: indistinct, fin. [Add. ch.
9273-]
On a wreath, an eagle, preying on an infant, swaddled, etc.
Crest of Stanley.
John de Btdi.Ta\eY, Lord of Man and the Isles.
13.663. [a.D. 1423.] Red : imperfect, very indistinct.
About i~ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 8483.]
544 CATALOGUE OF SEAI-S.
A shield of arms, concha : per pale, dcx., quarterly, i, on a
bend [three bucks' heads cabossed], STANLEY ; 2, three
eagles' heads erased, in cliief three roundlcs ; 3 and 4,
illegible ; sin., three legs conjoined in fess point in armour.
Isle of Man. Crest on a helmet, and mantling, the
Stanley crest, of which only a portion of the infant remains.
• • • « * * ^titU • • * •
Cabled border.
Margaret [Clifford,
dan. of Henry Clifford, Earl of Cumberland],
wife of Henry Stanley, 4//; Earl of Derby. '
13,664. [a.d. 1584.] Red: cracked, imperfect. [Add.
ch. 9273.]
On a shield, out of a ducal coronet, a wyvern rising. Crest
of Clifford.
Thomas Stanley, \st Earl of Derby,
Lord of Alan and the Isles, Steward of Macclesfield, co. dies.
13,665. [a.d. 1485-1504.] Dark-green: good. i^ in.
[xxxv. 71 E.]
Three human legs in armour, conjoined in fess point,
garnished and spurred, LsLE OF Man ; betw. as many griffins'
legs erased d-la-giiise, badge of STANLEY. This is an in-
teresting example of the combination of heraldic charges not
on a shield.
*igiUu tijomc romif Dc Dcrbrt
Sfnrrcljair Dc marcIfffflD.
Carved borders.
Thomas Stanlye, Knt., Lord Mountegle,
2nd Baron Monteagle.
' 13,666. [a.d. 1534.] Red: injured by pressure ; from a
chased ring, with mark of the .setting, -f X tV i"- [Harl. ch.
47 A. 48.]
Oval : an eagle rising, wings endorsed, preying on an
infant, swaddled, etc. Crest of STANLEY.
Cabled border. ^
Robert de Stanmere, of eo. Suff.
13,667. [a.d. 1 33 1.] Red : indistinct in places. -| in.
[Add. ch. 959L]
A bend charged with three illegible charges, perhaps
columbines. Not on a shield. Within a carved quatrefoil
panel.
Ss S' ROBeRTI • De • STANMER6.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 545
John Stanton, of Wolvelay, co. York.
13,668. [a.D. 1426.] Red : indistinct. % in. [Add. ch.
8323.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, StantON.
+ S' RIC .... LG .... €.
Richard de Stapeldone, of co. Devon, Knt.
13,669. [a.D. 131 1.] Green: originally good, now chipped,
injured in places by pressure. [Harl. ch. 56 E. 16.]
A shield of arms : two bends wavy, Stapledon. Suspended
by a strap from a hook. Betw. two wyverns, addorsed.
Within a beaded cordon or annulus.
S! SIGILLVM : RICARDI : DC : STAPGLDONe.
Beaded border.
Peter de Stapelegh, or Richard de Fouleshurst,
of CO. Chcs.
13,670. [a.D. 1319] Green, discoloured : very indistinct.
\ in. [Add. ch. 20,482.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Within a carved gothic
panel.
w 160 sv s€al ... petes lgal.co
Milo de Stapelton, of co. York, Knt.
13.671. \circ. A.D. 131 3.] Green: good, chipped at edge.
I in. [Harl. ch. 84 A. 43.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, StapLETON. Betw.
two wyverns.
The legend consists of the letters : —
M__i_Ll_S.
with long blanks betw. the letters.
13.672. Sulph. cast of No. 13,671. [D.C., F. 185.]
13.673. [a.D. 1 313.] Brown, semi-opaque: indistinct.
[Harl. ch. 84 A. 45.]
M_i _Ll s.
William de Stapelton, Warden of Lochmaben Castle,
CO. Dumfries.
13,674. [A.D. 1374.] Red: fine fragments, or perhaps two
independent seals have been inadvertently united together by
the repairer. About ij in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 56
E. 17.]
A shield of arms, coiuiic: a pall. Crest [on a helmet] a
VOL. \\\. 2 X
546 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
katharine-whcel. Within a carved panel of peculiar design,
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrcfoils. On
the r. h. s. a garb.
tOi : Oc : ra . . .
Beaded border.
Jehen de Stanbert.
Seal used by William Deyster, of Northampton,
CO. Northt, Mason.
13.675. [a.d. 1385.] Dark-green: very indistinct. ;; in.
[Add. ch. 6045.]
A shield of' arms : per pale, dex., a lion rampant ; sin., a
crescent, betw. two estoiles.
W S' IGHGN De STAVB6RT.
The same used by John Grene, chaplain of Dranghton,
CO. Northt.
13.676. [a.d. 1394.] Red: good. [Add. ch. 21,799.]
13.677. [a.d. 1394.] Red: fragmentary. [Add. ch.
21,800.]
Anthony Staunton, of Smezueiis, co. Buck., Esq.
13.678. [a.d. 1624.] Red : fragmentary, very indistinct.
About I X ^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 22,684.]
Oval : a shield of arms : illegible. Crest on a helmet and
ornamental mantling ; broken off.
Carved border.
William de Stayne, of co. Line.
13.679. [a.d. 1355.] Rod: originally fine, now imperfect.
\ in. [Harl. ch. 57 G. 11.]
An eagle displayed, charged on the breast with a shield of
arms : two bars engrailed, Stayne. Within a pointed quatre-
foil panel ornamented with small quatrcfoils along the inner
edge.
. . IGILL' . WILLGLM
William de Stayn, of co. Line.
{Probably same as tlie previons person^
13,680. [a.d. 1362.1 Red: originally good, now injured
in places by pressure, i in. [Harl. ch. 56 E. 28.]
A shield of arms : two bars engrailed, Stayne. Sus-
pended by a strap from a forked tree. Betw. two pairs of
HERALDIC SEALS. 547
oak leaves, slipped. Within a carved gothic panel, ornamented
with small quatrcfoils along the inner edge.
Sistllu : 2LEtiU'mi : trc : Staijn :
Beaded border.
13,681. Sulph. cast of No. 13,680. [D.C., F. 422.]
"Rohert, son of John de Staynton, 0/ co. York.
13.682. [a.D. 134S.] Green, mottled : very indistinct.
I in. [Add. ch. 8292.]
A shield of arms : three crosses pattees, on a chief some
illegible charges. Cf. arms of Stanton. Within a carved
quatrcfoil panel.
In place of the legend a wavy scroll of flowers and foliage.
13.683. [a.D. 1350.] Red, enclosed in a mass of light-
brown : very indistinct. [Add. ch. 8307.]
John Stedman, cf Warnhavi, co. Suss.
13.684. [a.D. 1576.] Red: imperfect, much injured by
pressure. About |- in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 6233.]
On a wreath, a crest of which only the wing remains,
perhaps the crest of Stedman. A peacock's head betw. two
wings, in the beak an adder.
Carved border.
Edmond Stede, al. Steede, of Benenden, co. Kent, Gentl.
13.685. [A.D. 1626.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. W in.
[Add. ch. 30,818.]
A lion rampant, arms of Steede or Stead. Not on a
shield. Betw. [two] sprigs of foliage.
Carved border.
Isabella, widow of John Steefe, of Patrykkesbourne,
CO. Kent.
13,686. [a.D. 1402.] Dark-green : an indistinct fragment.
About -J in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 78 C. 40.]
A shield of arms, coucJic : the bearings broken away.
Crest, without helmet or mantling, a tower charged with a
bend sinister. Supporters uncertain.
Sir Richard Steele, Kut.
See JdHX IIoDsoN,
548 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William Steevens, of Sutton, co. Bedf., Clerk.
13,687. [a.D. 1671.] Red: indistinct, i X -^ in. [Add.
ch. 35.253-]
Oval : a sliield of arms : per chevron, in chief two falcons
with wings expanded, Stevens.
Cabled border.
Richard Stephens, al. Stevens, 0/ Eastrington,
CO. Glonc, Esq.
13.688. [a.D. 1658.] Red : injured by pressure, chipped.
4. in. [Add. ch. 30,946.]
On a wreath, an unicorn's head erased. Perhaps for a crest
of Stephens.
Carved and beaded border.
13.689. [.\.D. 1658.] Red: much injured. [Add. ch.
30,947-]
13,690.
13,691.
A.D. 1 65 8.] Red : good. [Add. ch. 30,948.]
A.D. 165S.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 30,949.]
John Stevenson.
See Robert Ellison.
George Steward, of Bansted, co. Stirr.
13,692. [a.D. 1 61 9.] Reddish-brown : very indistinct.
About :; X \ in. [Add. ch. 22,905.]
Oval : a shield of arms : almost illegible, perhaps two
bars in chief, a lion passant. Crest on a helmet and mantling
uncertain.
Marcus Steward, of LakingJieath, co. Snff., Gentl. ;
Thomas Steward, of Grays Itiit ; or,
Lawrence Steward, of Stradgct, co. Norf
13,693. [a.D. 1577.] Red. [Add. ch. 14,703.]
A .shield of arms : quarterly of nine pieces ; i, a lion
rampant, over all a bend raguly, STEWARD, etc.
Sir Simeon Stewarde (.').
13,694. [a.D. 1609.] Red: fragmentary. About J X| in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 33,092.]
Oval : a shield of arms : ermine, a fess betw. three mart-
lets. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath,
an animal sejant, indistinct.
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 549
Symeon Steward, of London, Gentl.
13.695. [a.d. 1624.] Red: very indistinct. ^Xl in.
[Harl. ch. 56 E. 37.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a fess chequy an escutcheon
with illegible charges, for STEWARD or STEWART.
Cabled border.
Sir Robert Stewart, of Lincoln's Inn, co. Midd.
13.696. [A.D. 1671.] Red: very indistinct, covered with
paper before impression, i X ^ in. [Add. ch. 18,153.]
Oval : a shield of arms of ornamental shape : quarterly,
I, 4, a fess chequy, STEWART ; 2, 3, indistinct, perhaps a lion
rampant.
Nicholas de Sthodham, al. Stodham,
son of Si}- Thomas de Stodham, of co. Essex, Knt.
13.697. [a.d. 1345.] Red: well preserved, i in. [Add.
ch. 15,459-]
A shield of arms : barry of six, per pale, counterchanged,
over all a chevron, Stodham.
Ss S' NICHOLAI D6 STHODHAM.
Beaded borders.
William Hussey.
Seal used by John Still, of Shaston
St. James, co. Dors., Esq.
13.698. [a.d. 1637.] Red. About f x i in. [Egert. ch.
487]
Oval : a shield of arms : harry of six, ermine and ,
Hussey.
Juliana, tvidow of Nicholas de Styvecle.
13.699. [a.d. 1379.] Green: a fragment. About ^ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 33,907.]
A shield of arms : now broken away. Crest on a helmet
and short mantling diapered lozengy, a woman's head, covered
with a large wrapper. In the background on the r. h. side
two slipped cinquefoil roses.
s. w
Cf. William de Wodeston, Add. Ch. 33,891.
Nicholas de Stivecle, al. Styvecle, ofco. Hunt.
13,700. [a.d. 1354.] Red: indistinct, i in. [Add. ch.
34.167.]
A shield of arms : three pears slipped, Stukeley, on a
550 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
canton a cross flory. Betw. five slipped roses. Within a
carved panel of eight points.
» SIGILL'V • NICHOLAI • DG • STIVeCLG.
Carved border.
13.701. [a.d. 1353.] Red : chipped, indistinct. [Add. ch.
33>996.]
ixS . . ILL'V OLAI • De ■STIV6 . . e.
13.702. [a.d. 1 361.] Green: fine, very imperfect. [Add.
ch. 33-785-]
Ss SIGILL'V ecLe.
13.703. [a.d. 1374.] Brown: very indistinct. [Add. ch.
33.891]
Legend illegible.
William de Stoddele, a/. Stodley, 0/ Tliornebury
in the Walscheria del Ongorth vid'
Gaivelcoydcwer and Gazvelreys \co. Heref. ?].
13.704. [A.D. 1370.] Red:-Lfin. [Add. ch. 20,403.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three roses. Above
the shield a fleur-de-lis ; at each side a wavy scroll of flowers.
Within a carved and pointed quatrefoil, ornamented along the
inner edge with small roses or pierced cinqiiefoil.
Ss SIGILLVM • WILLGLMVS D6 STODDGLe.
Beaded border.
John de Stodeye, al. John Stodye, Citizen of London.
13,705. [a.d. 137 l] Red : originally fine, imperfect -ri i"-
[Add. ch. 23,622.]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a saltire engrailed [five
leopards' heads (?)], Stody. Above the shield a merchant's
mark. Within an elaborately carved gothic panel.
» SUGnLLVM ■IO[HA]N[NIS] DG STODeVe.
Beaded border.
John de Stodhagh.
See Henry Dade.
Nicholas de Stodham.
See Nicholas de Sthodham.
William de Stoke.
See WiLLLVM DE FOKDE.
HERALDIC SEALS. 55 I
Richard de ^io^e^ort, Lord of Plumtoue ; of co. Lane.
13.706. [a.D. 1287.] Green: imperfect, indistinct. About
I in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,149.]
A shield of arms : three lozenges or fusils, two and one,
Stopford and Stockport. Suspended by a strap.
Betw. two wyverns.
C+] SIG' RICARDI , De
Beaded borders.
Richard Stokes.
Seal used by Philip James, of Calm, co. Wilts.
13.707. [a.D. 1697.] Red : en placard on a label, im-
perfect. About I X ^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 18,460.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant, queue fourchee,
Stokes. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and
wreath, a demi-lion of the arms.
Seal used by Judith, ivife of the above Philip James.
13.708. [a.D. 1697.] Another: imperfect. [Add. ch.
18,460.]
Seal tised by STEPHEN Orrell, of Qiiemerford,
in Calne, co. Wilts.
13.709. [a.D. 1697.] Another : imperfect. [Add. ch.
18,460.]
Seal used by JOHN NORMAN, tJie yomiger, of Calne.
13.710. [a.D. 1697.] Another: imperfect. [Add. ch.
18,460.]
Seal ttsed by Mary, wife of the above John Norman.
13.711. [a.D. 1697.] Another : imperfect. [Add. ch.
18,460.]
Peter de Stonham.
13.712. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. I in. [D.C., F. 354.]
A shield of arms : chequy, a fess. Suspended by a strap
from a tree. Within a carved gothic panel.
Stginum : |)ctri : Dc : Stonl)am.
John Stormesworthe, of Welforde, co. Northt.
13,713. [a.D. 1389.] Red : indi.stinct. -^ in. [Add. ch. 6046.]
A shield charged with a chevron, in base a crescent, over all
two swords in pale, the points meeting in base.
552 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
James Storye, Citizen of Londo7i.
13.714. [a.u. 1650.] Red: very indistinct, covered with
paper before impression. About \ X^ in. [Add. ch. 27,327.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant, queue fourchie,
Story.
John de Stoteville, Lord of Ekyntona ; of co. Derb.
13.715. [a.d. 1314.] Dark-green: fine, very imperfect.
About 1 X ^ in. when perfect. [Woll. ch. i. 47.]
0. Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : barry, over all a lion
rampant, Stutvile, etc.
» S OT€VlLe.
li. A round countcrseal. About I in. when perfect. A
shield of arms, as above in obv. On four sets of triple
branches of foliage. Within a pointed quatrcfoil panel.
S' ■leHAN ■DG • S
Jehan de Stoutevile, al. Stutevyle, of co. Northiinb.
13,716. [a.d. 1280.] Bronze-green : well preserved. ^ in.
[Harl. ch. 56 F. 40.]
A shield of arms: seven barrulets (for barry of twelve),
over all a lion rampant, Stutvile, etc. Background re-
plenished with sprigs of foliage. Within a gothic quatrefoil
panel.
Legend betw. the points.
S' ieH_AN • D6 -^STOVT eVILC.
John Stouwe.
13,717. [i4th-i5th cent] Recent impression in red
sealing-wax from a silver matrix. \ in. [xliii. 11.]
A shield of arms : three mullets round pierced, two and
one, on a chief a demi-lion rampant issuing. Within a
pointed gothic trefoil panel, enriched with open work in the
spaces betw, the points, and ornamented with small quatre-
foils along the inner edge.
St StgiUu : ioljannts : Btoulur.
Beaded border.
William de Strafford.
See William de Streford.
Strange.
See Estrange.
HERALDIC SEALS. 553
Hugh Stranley, al. de Strenley, of co. Derb.
13.718. [A.D. 1424.] Red : injured by pressure, indistinct
in places. | in. [Harl. ch. 84 A. 49.]
A shield of arms : three pales and a canton, Stranley.
Within an engrailed panel.
w StfftUum /w fjfMffont '^ stranlrj *!
Plaited borders.
13.719. Sulph. cast of No. 13,718. [D.C., G. 170.]
Richard de Strasacker.
13,720. [Early 15th cent] Plaster cast from a chipped
impression. IJ- in. [xci. 88.]
A shield of arms, couc/u' : a bend engrailed, betw. two
bulls' heads erased, cabossed, STRASACKER. Crest on a
helmet and mantling : uncertain. In the background, on
each side, a sprig of foliage and flowers.
Sigtir : ricarBt : Strc fafeir. (?)
Thomas de Strata-villa, Cle7-k.
13,721. [Doubtful: style of the 15th cent. .'] Recent im-
pression in red sealing-wax from the matrix. \f in. [xlv. 9.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., three roundles, two and
one, in fess point a crescent for difference, Streatfield ;
sin., two bars wavy, on a chief three crosses pattees fitchees,
Harvy. Within a carved panel of six points, charged at
each side with a shield of arms ; dex., three roundles, STREAT-
FIELD, with label of as many points ; si?i., three roundles as
before, a canton vair, for a difference.
* Stgillum tijome • Be • Strata biUa ♦ t\.
Augustine de Stratton, al. Strattun, of co. Norf.
13,722. [A.D. 1400.] Brown. -V in. [Stowe ch. 216.]
Octagonal signet ; a shield of arms : on a cross, five
annulets. Betw. two branches of foliage. In the field above
the shield the legend : —
Stratton.
Godefrei de Stratton, Chevr., of co. Siiff.
13,723. [A.D. 1400.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. About
I in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 10,048.]
A shield of arms : on a cross five bezants. Cf. arms of
Stratton, on a cross nine bezants. Within a carved panel.
© S' GO Y • D6 • ST
554 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Alexander Straunge, of Beniham-Riskes, co. Norf.
13.724. [a.d. 1372.] Dark-green. I in. [Add. ch.
14,548.]
A shield of arms : per pale dancettj', on the dexter side
three martlets in pale. Within a carved panel.
RJ SIGILL' â– ALeXANDRI â– STRAVNG6.
13.725. [a.d. 1372.] Dark-green: chipped edge. [Add.
ch. 14,549]
a SIGILL' • AL[€XANDR]I • STRAVNG6.
Drawn in Blomefield's History of Norfolk, vol. ii., p. 381. (Dcpt.
copy.)
Arms of Streatfield.
See Thomas de Strata-villa.
John Streche, of co. Norf., Knt.
13.726. [a.d. 1344.] Dark-green: originally very beauti-
ful, fine and sharp, now chipped at edge. About i in. [Harl.
ch. 56 F. 27.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a lion rampant, Streche ;
2, 3, a cross crosslet, Streche. Within a very elaborately
carved gothic rosette, consisting of two sixfoil roses of
tracery.
[ft SIGIJLLVM : lOHANNIS : STReCH . .
Beaded border.
13.727. Sulph. cast of No. 13,726. [D.C., F. 28S.]
13.728. [a.d. 1347.] Dark-green: chipped, injured by
pressure. [Harl. ch. 51 G. 3l]
[« SnGILLVM : IGHALNJNIS : STRSGHe . .
William de Streford, al. Strafford,
son ^/William de Strafford, of co. Buck.
13.729. [Middle of 13th cent.] Light-brown, or un-
coloured, mottled. If in. [Harl. ch. 86 E. 35.]
A demi-lion passant ; not on a shield. An interesting
example of preheraldic seal art.
© SIGILL' WILL6LMI DG STRGFORD.
13.730. Another : chipped. [Harl. ch. 86 E. 36.]
i£! SIGILL' WILL6LM1 oe strgford.
13.731. Another : chipped. [Harl. ch. 86 E. 37.]
^ SIGILL' WILL6LMI DG STRGFORD.
Anotlicr Seal.
13.732. [Middle of the 13th cent.] Green, mottled. \\
in. [Harl. ch. 86 E. 38.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 555
A demi-lion passant contourne. In the field a crescent,
for difference. Not on a shield.
© 5IGILLVM • WILL'I DG ft STRGFORD.
John Strelley, of co. Kent, Esq.
13,733. [a.d. 1465.] Red : very indistinct ; encircled
with a twisted rush. From a signet ring. -A- in. [Harl. ch.
80 I. 58.]
An old man's face in profile, wearing a cap, tied behind.
Crest of Strelley.
Cabled border.
Mary Strelley, dan. of Sir Anthony Strelley,
of Strelley, co. Nott.
13.734. [a.d. 1596.] Brown: injured by pressure, very
indistinct. About 1 in. when in good condition. [Woll. ch,
xi. 108.]
An indistinct crest on a wreath. Cf crest of STRELLEY,
No. \l,7ll.
Phillip Strelley, of Strelley, co. Nott., Esq.,
son and heir of Sir ANTHONY STRELLEY.
13.735. [A.D. 1596.] Reddish-brown, discoloured: in-
distinct. 4 X -i- in. [Woll. ch. xi. 108.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, paly of six,
Strelley ; 2, an eagle displayed ; 3, a fess indented, West,
or Vavasour. See Harl. MS. 1555, f. 15 b.
Cabled border.
13.736. [a.d. i6ol] Light-reddish-brown : indistinct.
[Add. ch. 5432.]
Thomas Strelley, of Worminghirst, co. Suss., Esq.
13.737. [a.d. 161 5.] Red : indistinct, -f X i in. [Harl.
ch. 112 D. 19.]
Oval : a griffin's head erased.
Beaded border.
William Strete, of co. Surr.
13,738. [a.d. 1375.] Red: originally fine, the 1. h. side
now broken off. W in. [Add. ch. 23,623.]
A demi-angel, issuing from clouds, and with expanded
wings, holding before her a shield of arms : three katharine-
wheels, two and one, within a bordure engrailed, STREET.
Within a carved gothic panel, enriched with open tracery at
556 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
the sides, and ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils or ball-flowers.
« y*. : Sigillum «< : Mlrtlflmi .
Cabled border.
Richard de Stretot.
See Richard de Strettun.
Richard de Strettun, a/. Strettona, <?/. Stretot, Knt.,
Lord of Onestona, co. Derb.
13.739. [Middle 13th cent.] Dark-green, mottled: in-
distinct, edge injured, if in. [Woll. ch. vii. 71.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a lion passant, con-
tourne.
© SIGILL' ■RICARDI ■D6 ■STRGTTVN.
13.740. Bronze-green : chipped, indistinct. [Woll. ch.
vii. 74.]
■^ SIGILL' • Rl • DG ■STR6TTVN.
Balduin de Strogul.
13,741. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from a matrix, f in. [xxxv. 205.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, debruised by a bend
charged with three roundlcs.
S' BALDVIN D' STROGVL (?)
Apparently a foreign seal.
Henry de Strother.
13,742. [a.D. 1359.] Plaster cast from a chipped impres-
sion. \\ in. [xc. 22.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled. In front
a shield of arms, countersunk : on a bend three eagles
displayed, Strother.
S' H6NRICI [• D]6 ■STROTHeR.
Augustine Stryblehill, al. Striphill,
of Thame, co. Oxoii.
13,743. [a.D. i6cx).] Red : very indistinct ; from a ring.
,-V in. [Harl. ch. 75 H. 45.]
Two small shields of arms conjoined in fess : the bearings
illegible, but the second seems to be a chevron.
HERALDIC SEALS. 55/
Charles Stuart,
Dtike of Richmond and Lenox, K.G., etc.
13.744. [a.d. 1662.] Red : covered with paper before
impression. ^^ '"• [Add. ch. 5,985.]
Out of a coronet, a lion's head and neck. Within a garter
ensigned with a coronet.
13.745. [A.D. 1662.] Another. [Add. ch. 5986.]
Later Seal.
13.746. [a.d. 1668.] Wafer: covered with paper before
impression, wormed. \\ in. [Harl. ch. 86 I. 24.]
On an anchor (in reference to his offices of Hereditary Great
Admiral of Scotland and Vice-Admiral of Kent), ensigned
with a duke's coronet, a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4,
France, within a bordure semee de fermaulx, Aubigny ;
2, 3, a fess chequy, a bordure engrailed, Stuart. On an
inescutcheon, a saltire engrailed betw. four roses or cinque-
foils, Lenox. Arms of Lodovick Stuart. Encircled
with a garter inscribed with the motto of the Order.
Carved border.
Prances, dan. o/EsME Stuart, Duke of Lenox.
See Frances Weston, Cotmtess of Poi-tland.
Henry Benedict Maria Clement Edward Stuart,
Duke of York, younger son of the Pretender, jAMES EDWARD,
and grandson of ] AWES II., King of England ;
Cardinal and Bishop of Frascati in Italy.
\Z,1^1. [a.d. 1 747- 1 807.] Sulph. cast from a good im-
pression, i^in. [xlvii. 127.]
An ornamental shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4, quarterly,
i. iv., France (Modern) ; ii. iii., England ; 2, Scotland ;
3, Ireland. Over all in fess point a crescent for difference.
Ensigned with a duke's coronet, over which is a cardinal's
hat. On a carved scroll.
Nathaniel Studley.
^â– ^a/?^^^//^/ Henry Whiffen,
of Westerhain, co. Kent.
13,748. [a.d. 1608.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. About
I X ^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 23,741.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a fess three stags' heads
cabossed, Studlev. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling
and wreath, a stag's head cabossed, pierced through the scalp
with an arrow. On a label in base an indistinct motto and
label.
558 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Humphrey de Sturdy.
Sea/ used />jfW AhTKR Piparde,
son and heir of THOMAS PiPARDE, of Salishiny, co. Wilts.
13.749. [a.d. 1365.] Red : fine, chipped at lower part,
imperfect. -^ in. [Add. ch. 7,688.]
A shield of arms : field diapered lozengy, on a bend three
uncertain charges, in chief over all a label of as many points.
Within a pointed gothic trefoil panel, ornamented along
the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
Ss SIGILL- • HVMF[RIDI • D]€ • STVRDY.
Beaded border.
Edmund Sture, of co. Devon, Esq.
13.750. [A.D. 1556.] Red: indistinct. \\ in. [Add. ch.
29,194.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a bend engrailed, betw.
two cotises plain.
13.751. [A.D. 1556.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 29,196.]
13.752. [A.D. 1556.] Red: imperfect. [Add. ch. 29,197.]
Frances Sturges, of Woode-risinge, co. Norf, Esq.
13.753. [A.D. 1560.] Red: indistinct. \ in. [Add. ch.
io,337-]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three
uncertain objects, perhaps intended for crosses crosslet
fitchees, SxURGES, and TURGIS.
Cabled border.
Henry Sturmy, oy Esturmy, Lord of Figheldcan, co. Wilts.
13.754. [a.d. 1355.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from a matrix, i in. [xliii. 189.]
A shield of arms : three demi-lions rampant, two and one,
Sturmy. Within a circular compartment, enclosed in a triangle
enriched within and without with open tracery, and orna-
mented with three circular panels, each charged with a circular
plaque or shield of arms : i,a hunting horn, for the LORDSHIP
OF Savernake Forest, which was held by the tenure of a
large hunting horn ; 2, 3, barry of six, ermine and .
13.755. Gutta-percha impression, [xlvii. 1299.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 527.
William Sturmy, of co. Stiff.
13,756. [Temp. Rich. III.] Pale-green: indistinct, edge
chipped. [Add. ch. 8366.]
A shield of arms of early date : bendy sinister, a fess.
* S' WILGLMI De STVRMI
HERALDIC SEALS. 559
Elizabeth, al. Eliza, dau. of Sir Martin Stuteville,
late of Dalham, co. Siiff.
13.757. [a.D. 1642.] Red : very indistinct. About -xir X
-f^ in. [Harl. ch. ill H. 30.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., per pale, a saltire
engrailed, counterchanged, Stuteville, sifi., a fess wavy, and
in chief three piles, also wavy points meeting in fess, ISHAM.
A mullet for difference.
See Add. MS. 17,732, f. 134.
Seal used by Susan Stuteville,
dan. of the above Sir Martin Stuteville.
13.758. [a.D. 1642.] Red : very indistinct. [Harl. ch.
49 F- 3-]
John de Stutevyle.
5^'^'Jehan de Stoutevile.
Sir Martin Stuteville, of Dalham, co. Sujf.
13.759. [a.D. 1628.] Red : very indistinct, injured by
pressure. About I X -g- in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 9281.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly of [nine] pieces : i.
Stuteville ; 2. Borley ; 3. Walkfair ; 4. Underhill ;
5. Caldebeck ; [6. Hindley ; 7. Notbeene or Notbone ;
8. Peach ; 9. Birde.] Crest on a helmet, ornamental
mantling and wreath, six mantles, ermine and ermines.
Carved border.
Susan, daiL. of Sir Martin Stuteville,
late of Dalham, co. Suff.
13.760. [a.D. 1642.] Red: injured by pressure. |^ x yV
in. [Harl. ch. ill H. 30.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, a saltire engrailed
counterchanged, STUTEVILLE.
13.761. Sulph. cast of No. 13,760. [D.C., H. 147.]
Susan Stuteville.
See Elizabeth Stuteville.
Thomas Stutevile, of Dalham, co. Suff., Esq.
13,762. [a.D. 1582.] Red: imperfect. About -J X | in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 19,259.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, a saltire engrailed,
counterchanged, Stutville.
560 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Humphrey Style.
See William Causton.
Richard Styles, of Lewes, co. Suss.
13.763. [a.d. 1689.] Red: en placard, o\\7Il\2i!oq\.\ cracked
imperfect, f X | in. [Add. ch. 30,666.]
Oval : on a wreath a horse statant.
13.764. [a.d. 1689.] Red: en placard, on a label. [Add.
ch. 30,667.]
Lawrence Stysted, of co. Norf.
13.765. [a.d. 1549.] Red: injured by pressure, very
indistinct. \ in. [Add. ch. 14,541.]
A wolfs head erased.
Nicholas de Styvecle.
See Nicholas de Stivecle.
Ny. Stywarde, al. Nicholas Stewarde, D.C.L.,
of CO. Canib.
13.766. [a.d. 1590.] Dark-green: injured, indistinct, if
X I in. [Add. ch. 15,683.]
Oval : an ornamentally carved shield of arms : quarterly,
I. a lion rampant, over all a bend raguled. Steward ; 2.
three boars' heads couped, two and one, BURLEY or BORELEY ;
3. a lion rampant ; 4. a lion rampant guardant crowned. In
the fess point a cross for difference.
Beaded border.
Thomas Sty ward, son of Thomas Styward,
of Sivaffham, co. Norf.
13.767. [a.d. 1456-7.] Red : fine, chipped, indistinct in
places. About f in. when perfect, [xxxv. 342.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, debruised with a bend
sinister, for Steward (?), within an engrailed or carved panel
of six cusps.
Statllum «< * tfjomc » * BtBb)[arl>] » «
See Blomefield's History of Norfolk, vol. vi., p. 102.
Roger Suhart.
13,768. [13th cent.] Green: originally appended by a
woven cord of greenish coloured threads, i^ X i^. [xxxix.
65-]
HERALDIC SEALS. 56 1
Early shield-shaped : a shield of arms: fretty on a chief
a lion passant.
fiiSIGILLVM ROGERI SVHART.
Perhaps a foreign seal.
William de Sulby, al. Norton,
Citizen and Grocer of London,
son and heir of ]o\\^ DE SULUY, Tailor.
13,769. [a.D. 1406.] Red: imperfect. About f in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 56 G. l]
A shield (of arms?) : quarterly, in the 1st and 4th quarters
a roundle, in the 2nd and 3rd, a cross. The arms of SULBY
are : quarterly [ar. and gu.]. Within a carved quatrefoil panel.
S' RTie.
John de Suleye, al. Swdleye, al. Sudleye, Knt.,
son and heir of Sir BARTHOLOMEW DE SWDLEYE,
of CO. Warm.
13.770. [a.D. 1302.] Green: good. ^ in. [Add. ch.
21,424.] _
A shield of arms : field diapered with sprigs of foliage,
two bends. Within a pointed gothic quatrefoil panel.
» S' lOHANNIS 06 svLeve.
Beaded borders.
13.771. [circ. A.D. 1302.] Creamy-white, varnished light-
brown : imperfect, indistinct. [Add. ch. 21,426.]
» S' l[OHA]NNIS De SVL[6:Y6.
13.772. [a.D. 1320.] Pale-green: imperfect. [Add. ch.
21,427.]
C« S ' l]0[HANNIS] De SVLCCYe].
Reimund de SuUia, al Reymund de Sulya,
of CO. Glamorgan.
13,773. [a.D. 1230.] Pale-discoloured-green : edge chipped,
very indistinct, i in. [Harl. ch. 75 A. 35.]
A shield of arms of early shape : three bars, for SULLY.
The field treated in a peculiar manner, perhaps to represent
ermine.
© SIGILL . . . IMVNDI ; Oe : S . . LL . .
Sir Remund de Sulie, al. Reynund de SuUye,
of CO. Glamorgan.
13,774. [a.D. 1302.] Dark-green: chipped at edges.
I in. [Harl. ch. 75 B. 22.]
VOL. in. 2 O
562 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : three bars, SuLLY. Bctw. three roses
slipped. Within a cusped panel of six points, enriched with
countersunk trefoil openings in the spandrils.
» SIGILL' R€MVN : D6 SVLIE :
Beaded borders.
Alberey de Sulney, al. Alured de Sulny,
of CO. Derb., etc., Kiit.
13.775. [a.D. 1356.] Discoloured : a fragment. | in.
[Well. ch. X. 47.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, SuLNEY.
13.776. [a.D. 1369.] Opaque, pale-brown : very indistinct.
[WoU. ch. X. 48.]
Legend illegible.
Alice Sulny.
See Alice de Stafforde.
Adam de Sumeri.
13.777. [13th cent.] Dark-green : fine, large, edge chipped.
i\ in. [Harl. ch. 56 G. 8.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a peacock in his pride,
or displayed.
^ SIGILLVM ADe De • SVMeRI *<
13.778. Sulph. cast from No. 11,777. [D-C, D. 230.]
John, .y(7« (j/ Alexander de Sumerl
13.779. [13th cent.] Dark-green, mottled : originally fine,
edge chipped. i\^ in. [Harl. ch. 56 G. 7.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a peacock in his pride.
© SIGILL' ! lOHANNIS i DG S : *<
13.780. Sulph. cast from No. 13,779. [D.C., E. 367.]
William de Surplet, of Gosberkyrk, co. Line.
13,781. [a.D. 1340.] Light-brown or uncoloured : very
indistinct. ^ in. [Add. ch. 21,094.]
A shield of arms : three bugle-horns, two and one (?).
Within a carved panel.
» SIGILLVM WILL'I De SVRPLeX.
Augustus Frederic, Duke of Sussex {ob. a.D. 1843),
sixth son of King George III.
13,782. [a.D. 1773-1880.] Recent impression in red
sealing-wax. if X iV^ in. [xlix. 35.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 563
Oval : a round shield of arms of the KlNGDOir OF GREAT
Britain, as used by Kins^ George III. previous to a.d. iSoo,
the date of the Political Union with Ireland ; with a label of
three points in chief, etc., for difference. Encircled with a
Garter inscribed with the motto of the Order. Ensigned with
a Duke's coronet. Supporters, of Great Britain, each with
a label for difference. In base a ribbon or listen, inscribed : —
NEC • TEMERE • NEC . TIMIDE.
All within a raised and cabled border.
Simon de Suthormesby, of co. Line, Knt.
13,783. [a.d. 1308.] Dark-green: fine fragment. About
|- in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 56 G. 12.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, contourne.
MIL6 ....
John de Suttone, of co Chesh., Knt.
13.784. [a.d. 1319.] Red: well preserved, chipped.
i in. [Add. ch. 21,070.]
A shield of arms : a cross flory. Above the shield a strap ;
at each side a wyvern. Within a bordurc ornamented with
small quatrefoils or ball-flowers.
JS S' lOHANNIS ■De • SVTTONe.
Beaded border.
John de Sutton, of Wyvenho, co. Essex.
13.785. [a.d. 1348.] Red: good. f^ in. [Add. ch.
19,965.]
A shield of arms : three chevrons, SUTTON. Above the
shield a crescent. Within a carved and traced gothic panel.
Background faintly hatched.
Beaded border.
John de Suttone, of cos. Essex and Kent, Knt.
13.786. [a.d. 1380.] Red: chipped, injured in parts by
pressure, i in. [Add. ch. 22,608.]
A shield of arms : three chevrons, SuTTON. Above the
shield a lion's face betw. two sprigs of foliage. Within a
cusped or engrailed gothic panel, ornamented along the inner
edge with small quatrefoils.
;5tgtir : iolj'is /^ s«. Oc : futtonc . . .
Cabled border.
13.787. [a.d. 1382.] Red: fragmentary. [Cott. ch. xxvii.
75-]
StgtU* : ioljis [«< ;* Dc : fut]tonc : «<
202
564 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robert de Suttone, of co. Sun:
13,788. [Tcjiip. Eclw. I.] Red, discoloured : chipped, in-
distinct in places. About i in. when perfect. [Add. ch.
23,688.]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a bend three uncertain
charges. Within a carved trefoil panel.
SIG' AR . . LDI C.
Robert Sutton.
See Robert Ellison.
Thomas Sutton, of Kensington, co. Midd., Genii.
13,789. [a.D. 1G98.] Red: en placard, \m[^crkc\.. About
,V X f in. [Add. ch. 19,033-]
Oval : a shield of arms : a cross, in the dexter chief a lion
rampant.
Carved border.
Cf. Add. ch. 19,031 ; 19,032 ; Nos. 12,543-12,545.
Johanna, wife of WILLIAM Swanlond,
Lord of Her ef eld, co. Midd.,
dan. and co-Mr of 'Walter Olyver,
called of Mordon, Citizen and Stokfisslunonger of London.
13,790. [A.D. 13S1.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. About
in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 56 G. 22.]
A shield (of arms ?) : the charges uncertain.
YV6Re(?)
William Swanlond, Lord of Herefeld, co. Midd.
13,791. [a.D. 1381.] Red: indistinct, injured by pressure.
I in. [Harl. ch. 56 G. 22.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron bctw. two swans in chief,
and an eagle displayed in base, some uncertain charges.
Suspended by a strap from a tree. Within a carved gothic
panel ornamented with open tracery.
^tgtUitm : lutllrlmt : siunuIonO.
Thomas de Swanlund, al. Swanlond, of London.
13,792. [A.D. 1335.] Red: fine, well preserved. -J in.
[Harl. ch. 58 C. 40.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. two swans. Betw. three
HERALDIC SEALS. 565
small trefoils. Within a nicely carved gothic panel of eight
points.
» SIGILLVM • THOMe • D€ ■SWANLVND.
13,793. Sulph. cast of No. 13,792. [D.C., F. 257.]
Ellis Swayne, of Pimperiie, co. Dors., Esq.
13,794. [a.D. 1639.] Red, covered with, paper : indistinct.
About i X i in. [Add. ch. 15,139.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three pheons,
within a bordure ermine, SwAYNE, a crescent for difference.
John de Swdleye.
See John de Sulk ye.
Joseph Swift, of Daruall in Sheffield, co. York, Cutler ;
Mary, kis wife, and Sarah Gillott,
daus. and heirs of Henry Gillott, of the same, Qitler ;
John Fowle, of the same, Cutler ;
and Mary, his zvife.
13,795-13,799. [a.d. 1699.] Red: en placard on wafers.
About I X i in. [Add. ch. 18,063.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, seme of fleurs-de-lis,
in chief a label of three points ; 2, 3, a fess. Over all in fcss
point a crescent for difference.
Five impressions.
Robert de Swillington, of cos. York and Norf.
13.800. \_Temp. Edvv. III.] Red: chipped, indistinct in
places. I in. [xxxv. 329.]
A shield of arms : a chevron, SWILLINGTON, and in chief
a label of three points for difference. Suspended by a strap
from a forked tree. Betw. the initial letters R. M. (Robertus
Miles) and two roses. Within a carved gothic panel.
-w robcrti • [Dc] • StoilUugton • auuurri • *
13.801. Plaster cast from No. 13,800. [xci. 29.]
Thomas de Swnuurtoun, al. Swynnerton,
of CO. Staff., Chevr.
13,802. [a.d. 1350.] Red : well preserved. I^ in. [Add.
ch. 20,456.]
A shield of arms, couc/u': a cross flory, SwiNNERTON.
* " Dictus avunculus," see Blomefield's History of Norfolk, vol. x.,
130, 131.
S66 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Crest on a helmet, a tall conical hat with side ties, adorned
with two tall feather plumes. Within a carved panel, enriched
with open tracery at the sides.
SIGILL' THOME D' SWNVVRTOVN.
Beaded border.
John Swynborne, Esq.
13,803. [a.D. 1417.] Red: cracked, imperfect, indistinct
in parts. [Harl. ch. 56 G. 27.]
A shield of arms : three boars' heads coupcd, betw. six
crosses crosslet, within a bordure engrailed. Suspended by
a strap from a tree on a mount. Within an engrailed or
carved panel.
ss % : (fjoijan : Stownbornr.
Cabled borders.
Cf. arms of SwiNBORNE : sem6 of crosses crosslet, three
boars' heads couped, and another coat, three boars' heads
coupcd, a border. The above appears to be a combination of
these two coats.
William Swynbourne, Esq., Keeper of Merk Castle,
in the Mar dies of Calais.
13.804. [a.D. 1409.] Red: injured by pressure, indistinct.
1 in. [Harl. ch. 55 H. 9.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, three boars' heads
couped, two and one, for SwYNBOURNE ; 2, 3, a saltire en-
grailed, BOTATORT. Cf. Harl. MS. 1484, f 43. Within a
carved panel composed of points in triangle and a cinqucfoil :
the inner edge ornamented with small ball-flowers or quatre-
foils.
Legend betw. the points : —
toillflmt : Stopnijournr.
13.805. Sulph. cast from No. 13,804. [D.C., G. 144.]
Roger de Swynewerton, Knt.
13,806. [A.D. 1315.] Green. U X i in. [Add. ch.
19,836.]
Ovoid : a shield of arms, coucht': a cross flory, SwYN NEK-
TON. Crest on a helmet and short mantling, a Moorish
battle-axe, pellette (?) betw. two hares' ears or feather plumes.
Background replenished with roses or pellets. Supporters
at the top of the seal, outside the annulus, two wyverns.
Beaded borders.
© S ROGGRI D6 SW TON.
HERALDIC SEALS. 567
John Swynfle.
Seal used by William atte Hambrech,
and Matilda, his wife, of Dorking, co. Siirr.
13,807. [a.d. 1370.] Red. -}-| in. [Add. ch. 9046.]
A shield of arms : an estoile of six points wavy.
» S' • lOHANIS • SWYNFLe.
Katharine de Swynford.
Seal used by John, son of Walter de Dunham,
of CO. Nott.
13,808. [a.d. 1377.] Green, mottled: imperfect edge,
indistinct in places. About -|-^ in. [Add. ch. 5416.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., on a chevron some
uncertain charges, in dexter chief a roundle ; perhaps for
a chevron three boars' heads couped, SwiNFORD. Sin., a
pierced mullet betw. three Katharine wheels, for RoET, or
SwiNFORD. Betw. two roses. Within a carved gothic
cinquefoil panel, enriched with open work, and ornamented
along the inner edge with small quatrefoils or ball-flowers.
Ss SIGILL' [KlATeRINE ■DG • SWYNFORD.
Beaded border.
Cf. Harl. ch. 44 A. 12, No. 12,699 ; also see Add. ch. 5 113.
Thomas Swynford, Chevr.,
Captain of the tozvn and castle of Veryion, etc.
13.809. [a.d. 1429.] Red : originally fine, now very
imperfect, injured by pressure. About \\ in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 365.]
A shield of arms, coucht': on a chevron three boars'
heads couped, Swinford, in chief a label of three points for
difference. The field roughly hatched or diapered lozengy.
Crest on a helmet, short mantling, and wreath, a boar's head
couped. Supporters, dex., wanting ; sin., a wolf.
Sigrtlu : tijomas
Beaded border.
John Swyntoun, of Wolverhampton, co. Staff.
13.810. [a.d. 1420-1.] Cast in red composition from an
imperfect impression. iJ^ in. [1. 18.]
A shield of arms : a cross, each arm terminating in a
fleur-de-lis, within a bordure engrailed. Within a slight
cinquefoil panel.
» S : IGH'IS : SWYNTOV Ss
Cf arms of SwiNNERTON, Nos. 13,803 ; 13,806.
568 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
George Sydenham, al. Syddenham, of Combe-Syddeiiham,
CO. Somers., Esq.
13,811. [a.d. 1567.] Red : good. ^ ^ ^ jn [Harl. ch.
79 F. 23.]
Oval : a ram's head erased. Crest of Sydenham, on the
neck a crescent for difference.
Beaded border.
Jonathan Sydenham.
See Thomas Hodgson.
Robert Sydnor, of Breuc/ieslye, co. Kent, Esq.
13,812. [a.d. 154S.J Red. About | X .',- in. [Harl. ch.
76 H. 48.]
Shield-shaped : on a chevron three mullets.
Ornamental border.
Walter de
Seal used by John Syward, of co. Hcref. (?).
13,813. [a.d. 1367.] Red: a fragment, very indistinct.
About A in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 7035.]
A shield of arms : three fleurs-de-lis, two and one, a
crescent for difference. Within a carved gothic panel,
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrcfoils.
^ s' WALT6R1 De
Hugh Le Tabeletter, oi- Hugh de Wychingham,
Citizen and fiercer of London.
13.814. [a.d. 1349.] Red : well preserved, i in. [Harl.
ch. 58 C. 3I-]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three roses as many
estoiles of six points. Betw. two pairs of slipped leaves.
Within a carved panel of eight points, enriched with open
tracery and ornamented with small quatrefoils along the inner
edge.
• » • SIGILL' • HVGONIS ■LG ■TABGLGTTeR .
Beaded border.
13.815. Sulph. cast from No. 13,814. [D.C., F. 303.]
Robert Tailboys.
See RoBhRT Tayleovs.
HERALDIC SEALS. 569
William Tailleboys.
Seal used by Walter, son of Alianora Tailboys,
cousin and heir <?/ GILBERT DE Umframvylle,
late Earl of A ngus.
13.816. [a.D. 1 38 1.] Red : somewhat indistinct. 4 in.
[Had. ch. 56 G. 43.]
A shield of arms : a saltire, on a chief three escallops,
Tailboys. Within a pointed quatrefoil panel enriched with
open tracery.
a S' ■WILLGLMI • TAILLeeOYS .©!«..
13.817. Sulph. cast of No. 13,816. [xlvii. 1462.]
Laing's MS. Catalog., No. 515.
Master Guido Le Tail[or], al. Guido Armerarius,
of Oxford.
13,818. [a.D. 1274.] Bronze-green : imperfect, indistinct.
About 1^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 50 H. 41.]
A shield of arms : a cross fimbriated, pointed, with three
fleurs-de-lis attached to, or springing from, the extremity of
each of the four arms.
. . . . Rl : GVID : L€ : TAIL . . .
Beaded border.
William Tailour, al. Taylor, chaplain.
13,819. [a.D. 1519.] Red: indistinct. 1 in. [Add. ch.
828.]
Hexagonal : an ornamental shield of arms : two swords in
saltire, points in chief. Betvv. the initial letters w. T.
Charles Talbot, Earl and Duke of Shrewsbury,
Lord High Treasurer, K.G.
Seal as Earl.
13.820. [a.B. 16S7.] Plaster cast from a fine impression.
I X if in. [xc. 59.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant within a bordure
engrailed, Talbot. Ensigned with an earl's coionet of five
pearls. Supporters two talbots. Motto on a scroll in
base : —
Carved border.
PREST D'ACCOMPLIR.
Seal of the above as Duke.
13.821. [a.D. 1696.] Red: en placard, on a label, cracked
and imperfect. About l-,'^ X i ,'„ in. when iJerfect. [Add.
ch. 19,025.]
S70 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval: a shield of arms : Talbot. As in No. 13,820.
Ensigned with a Duke's coronet, and encircled with a garter
inscribed with the motto of the Order of the Garter. Sup-
porters and motto on a scroll in base, as before.
Edward Talbot, itk Earl of Skrewsbiiry.
Signet.
13.822. [A.D. 1617.] Plaster cast from a good impression.
-LiXiiin. [xc. 56.] „ . ,
Oval : a talbot passant. Crest of TALBOT. Lnsigncd
with an Earl's coronet.
Cabled border.
Francis Talbot, 5//; Earl of Shrewsbury, K.G.
Signet.
13.823. [a.d. 1553.] Red: en placard, the paper folded
back over the wax before impression. Very indistinct,
injured by pressure. JJ- X i in. [Woll. ch. viii. 17.]
Oval : a talbot passant. Crest of Talbot. Within a
garter inscribed with the motto of the Order of the Garter.
Francis Talbot, 1 1 th Earl of Shrewsbury.
13.824. [a.d. 1663.] Plaster cast from a chipped and
indistinct in>pression. About i-i- X| in. when perfect, [xc. 58.]
Oval : a shield of arms : Talbot. Ensigned with an
Earl's coronet.
George Talbot, \th Earl of Shrewsbury.
Signet.
13.825. [a.d. 1493.] Red : cracked, indistinct. About
i^ X VV in- when perfect. [Add. ch. 18,193.]
Oval : a talbot passant. Crest of Talbot.
Beaded border.
A later signet.
13.826. [a.d. 1515.] Red : injured by pressure. -Li X -rir
in. [Harl. ch. 56 G. 52.]
Oblate oval : a talbot passant. Crest of Talbot.
Beaded border. __^
Gilbert Talbot, Lord of Irchenefeld, co. Heref,
yd Baron Talbot.
13.827. [a.d. 1376.] Red: originally fine, now cracked
and injured. About \\ in. when perfect. [Marl. ch. 56
G. 46.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 57 1
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, within a bordure en-
grailed, Talbot ; over all a label of three points. Crest on a
helmet, cappiline and chapeau, a lion sejant, differenced as in
the shield. Within a carved gothic panel with open tracery
at the sides, and small quatrefoils along the inner edge.
Stgtllum • (5iltimi • ffalcbot .
13,828. [a.d. 1376.] Red : originally fine, cracked. [Harl.
ch. 56 G. 47.]
Sigillum • GtHirrtt • iTalcbot.
Gilbert Talbot, Lord de Talbot and Irchenfidd,
t,tk Baron Talbot, ob. A.D. 1419.
13,829. \_Te»ip. Hen. V.] Plaster cast from an imperfect
and indistinct impression, i^ in. [xc. 53.]
A shield of arms, couc/u': quarterly, i, 4, a lion rampant
within a bordure engrailed, Talbot : 2, 3, two lions passant
in pale, STRANGE. Crest on a helmet and mantling, on a
chapeau a lion statant. Supporters two talbots. Within a
coarsely-carved quatrefoil, with small quatrefoils along the
inner edge.
s' • silfarrti ♦ Dni • Dc • talbot • rt • He • avriji.mfflU •
Jolin Talebot, of Gaynesbnrg {Gainsborough), co. Line.
13.830. [Late Hen. III.] Dark -green : chipped, indistinct.
I in. [Harl. ch. 56 G. 44.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Over all in chief a
label of five points.
+ S' IOH[AN]NIS TALGBOT/w
Beaded borders.
John Talebot.
13.831. [a.d. 1352.] Plaster cast from a fine but chipped
impression, i-^ in. [xc. 52.]
A shield of arms : two bars vair, Talbot. Crest on a
helmet, cappiline or lambrequin and chapeau, a talbot
statant. Within a carved panel, enriched with slipped
flowers springing into the background, and open tracery at
the sides.
» SIGILCLVM : « : J lOHANNlS : * : TALCBOT «
John Talbot, of Swanyngton, co. Lcic, Knt.
13,832. [a.d. 1378.] Red: very indistinct, much injured
by pressure, fin. [Add. ch. 33,009.]
A shield of arms : illegible. Within a carved panel.
W SIGILLVM : lOHANNIS : TALBOT .
572 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Talbot, Lord of Fiirnival and Wesford,
Earl of Shrewsbury, Marshal of France.
Seal of arms, as Lord of Fur nival.
13.833. [a.D. 1409-1421.] Plaster cast from a fine im-
pression, chipped at the edge, if in. [xc. 54.]
A shield of arms, couchc: a lion rampant, within a bordure
engrailed, Talkot. Crest on a helmet and chapcau, a lion
sejant (guardant ?). Supporters two lions sejant guardant,
each on a mount of herbage.
Bigiir • iolj'ts • talbot ♦ Dni • Dc • ffurmjball . .
Inner border beaded, and enriched with two carved finials
or cusps at the upper part, having the crest between them.
A Signet.
13.834. [a.D. 1428.] Red : injured by pressure, i in.
[Add. ch. 1434]
A talbot passant on a mount, collared and lined, the line
knotted above the talbot.
A nattier Seal of arms.
13.835. [a.D. 1436.] Red: fine fragments. About \\ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 7983.]
Similar to the next seal in design, but the background
replenished with sprigs of foliage.
Another Seal.
13.836. [a.D. 1437.] Red : fine, edge imperfect. 2 in.
[Add. ch. 1472.]
A shield of arms, coitchc' : quarterly, i, 4, a lion rampant
within a bordure engrailed, Talbot ; 2, 3, a bend bctw. six
martlets, FURNIVAL. Crest on a helmet, mantling or
lambrequin, and chapeau turned up ermine, a lion statant.
Supporters, two talbots, each on a mount of herbage. Bctw.
two wavy sprigs of foliage. The upper part of the back-
ground faintly hatched or diapered lozengy.
Legend on a scroll running round the seal : —
® SigtUtt : iolj'ts : Oiii : . . . liot : z : Dc : . . .
13.837. [a.D. 1438.] Red : fragments of the shield, crest,
and dexter supporters. [Add. ch. 7995.]
A nother Seal of arms.
13.838. [a.D. 1439.] Red : originally fine, now injured by
pressure, very imperfect. About 1\ in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 1480.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 573
Very similar in design to the previous No. 13,835, but
from a different matrix, with details not so artistically pro-
portioned. The background replenished with sprigs of
flowers and foliage.
® s«, ® !«, toijannts s ;«. &^ Dni :«. ® . .
ot : z : Dc «< ® /*< © ffitrnuualc :
Beaded borders.
13.839. [a.D. 1439.] Red : originally fine, injured by
pressure, very imperfect. [Add. ch. 1481.J
um « !«. « s* ioijannis ® =«■[« >«. ii]nt »».«...
ffurnt
13.840. [a.D. 1441.] Red : a fragment, much injured by
pressure, showing only part of the helmet of this or the
following type. [Add. ch. 1494.]
A nother Seal of arms.
13.841. [a.D. 1441-2.] Plaster cast from a fine but
imperfect impression. About 2\ in. when perfect, [xc. 55.]
Similar in design, but from a different matrix ; the shape
of the shield differs.
annc
Later Siiritet.
<s'
13.842. [a.D. 1441.] Red: very imperfect. Originally
encircled with a twisted rush. About Jr in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 8008.]
Octagonal : on a mount a talbot passant.
Border partly engrailed.
A nother Seal of arms, with Signet.
13.843. [a.D. 1442.] Red : fine, very imperfect. About
2i in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 145.]
0. Similar in design, somewhat larger, from a different
matrix.
Legend chipped away.
H. A small round signet. Nearly f in. diam. On a mount
a talbot passant. The background replenished with sprigs of
small cinquefoil flowers and foliage. Well preserved.
John Talbot, Citizen of Exeter, co. Devon.
13,844. [a.D. 1413.] Dark-red: very indistinct, injured
by pressure. -J- X -!-3- in. [Add. ch. 27,601.]
A shield of arms : on a bend some illegible charges.
Background replenished with sprigs of foliage.
574 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Talbot, yd Earl of Skreivsbiiry.
Sigiiei.
13.845. [a.d. 1472.] Green : cracked, imperfect. About
i-^ in. when perfect. [Stowe ch. 48.]
A talbot passant, for Talbot. Motto on a scroll over-
head : —
prct Da compter.
This is a variant from the more generally known motto of the
Talbots, Prct d'accoviplir.
Cabled border.
John Talbot, nth Earl of Shreiusbury.
13.846. [.\.D. 1653.] Plaster cast from an indistinct
impression. ^ X | in. [xc. 57.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; I, a lion rampant ; within a
bordure engrailed ; 2, a lion rampant ; 3, bendy, ANCIENT
Talbot ; 4, uncertain. Ensigned with a coronet. Crest on
a helmet and chapeau, a lion passant. Supporters, two
talbots.
Uncertain.
5/^' John T&Voot, of Lacock, CO. Wilts.
13.847. [a.d. 1671.] Red, covered with paper before
impression : cracked, imperfect, indistinct. About I X i in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 18,153.]
Oval : a carved shield of arms : a lion rampant, within a
bordure engrailed.
Margaret Talbot, daughter and co-heir of
Richard Beauchamp, Earl of War^vick ; atid widow of
Sir John Talbot, \st Earl of Shrewsbury.
13.848. [a.d. 1456.] Red : originally fine, edge imperfect.
About 2i in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 56 G. 51.]
A lopped trunk of a tree, with branches couped, to which
are suspended, by buckled straps, two shields of arms : dex.
per pale, dex. quarterly ; i. a lion rampant within a bordure,
Belisme ;* 2. a lion rampant within a bordure engrailed,
Talbot ; 3. two lions passant in pale. Strange ; 4. a bend
betw. six martlets, FURNIVAL ; sin. quarterly; i, 4. a fess
betw. six crosses crosslet, Be.\UCHAMP ; 2, 3. chequy a
chevron ermine, NeubourG ; sin., quarterly, i, 4. BEAU-
CHAMP ; 2, 3. Neubourg ; over all an escutcheon quarterly ;
Papworth, p. 118, col. 2 ; Doyle, vol. iii., p. 312.
HERALDIC SEALS. 575
I, 4. a chevron bctw. ten crosses pattees, BERKELEY ; 2. a lion
passant crowned, De L'Isle ; 3. a chevron, Tyes.
Within a carved border enriched with two cusps at the
lower part enclosing the trunk of the tree.
Stgillu : mnrgarrtc : : z :
untus comitts : to.irh) ....
Outer border enriched with carved roses.
13,849. Sulph. cast from No. 13,848. [D.C., G. 250.]
The marshalling of the heraldic quarterings will be best
understood by the following genealogical tree : —
Henry de TVES,
Baron Tyes.
I
I I
Gerard, Lord= Alice, Henry
DE l'Isle.
sister de Tyes,
and s.p.
heiress.
Warine = Margaret
I Pip ard.
Belisme. Neubouro. Thomas, =Margaret,
Lord Berke-
ley.
heiress.
Thos. Lord SirRichd.= Ankaret Richard de Beau- = Elizabeth,
FuKNivALL. Talbot. I Le Strange, champ, E. of I heiress.
1 I Warwick. [
I ^1 I
Maud, = Sir John = Margaret, 2nd wife,
co-heir, 1st wife.
Richard Talebot.
13,850. [Early 14th cent.] Plaster cast from a good im-
pression/ I in. [xc. 51.]
A sVjield of arms : a lion rampant, within a bordure
engrailed, Talbot. Suspended by a strap from a tree of
three branches. Betw. two wyverns.
RICARDVS TALGBOT.
William Talbot, of co. Cumbr., K7it.
13,851. [a.d. 1427.] Red : originally fine, chipped at the
lower part, l-f-^ in. [Harl. ch. 56 G. 50.]
A shield of arms, couclu': a chevron betw. three talbots
passant, Talbot. Crest on a helmet, and short mantling,
a fox passant. Betw. a quatrefoil flower on the dex., and a
trefoil on the sin., each slipped and leaved; the trefoil
576 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
charged with a cross crosslet fitchee. Within a carved border
or panel, partly cusped.
Stgillu : JKtiUflim : talbot : mtlitiB.
Cabled border.
13,852. Sulph. cast of No. 13,851. [D.C., G. 177.]
Hugh Talemache, of co. Essex.
13.853. [End of 13th cent.] Creamy-white: chipped,
indistinct. I X J in. [Harl. ch. 56 H. 5.]
Shield-sliaped : a shield of arms : fretty. For TalMACII
and TOLLEMACHE, which families bear a fret.
+ S' HVGONIS TALGMACH . .
13.854. Sulph. cast of No. 13,853. [D.C., E. 344.]
Richard Talmach, of co. Suff.
13,855. [a.u. 1413.] Red: injured by pressure, in-
distinct in parts. About \ in. when perfect. [Add. ch.
9690.]
A shield of arms : fretty. For a fret, Talmach.
Ss S' RlCARDl T . . . A . . .
Talworthe.
Seal attrilmted to Johanna de Coleworthy,
ivife (/ Arnulph de Mounten.
13,856. [a.d. 1359.] Plaster cast from an imperfect
impression, i in. [Ixxxviii. 37.]
Three shields of arms, the bases towards the centre :
I. Barry of six, a chevron, (?) Talworth ; 2. a bend betw. six
crosses crosslet fitchees ; 3, a cross between four chess-rooks (?).
Between three roses, and within a carved gothic rosette com-
posed of a triangle and trefoil, ornamented with ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
S De WORTHe.
Christopher Tamworthe, of Ryall, co. Riitl., Gentl.
13,857. [a.d. 1569.] Red: injured by pressure. About
4 X i in. [Harl. ch. 80 F. 38.]
Oval : a cock contourne, and other details, upon a three
branched stand. Perhaps from a gem. In allusion to the
crest of Tamworth, a cock.
HERALDIC SEALS. 577
John Tamworthe, of Sandon, co. Essex, Gcntl.
13,858. [a.D. 1549.] Red : imperfect, indistinct in places.
i-rV i"- [Harl. ch. So F. 10.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a fess dancetty betw.
three cocks' heads erased, Tamworth.
* IL ® . . O VARRA.
John Tamworthe, of London, Esgre.,
Groom of the Queen's Privy Chamber.
13.859. [a.D. 1561.] Red: good. ||.x|4-in. [Harl. ch.
So F. 13.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4. quarterly, i., iv.,
Tamworth ; ii., iii., Clement, in fess point a crescent for
difference ; 2. quarterly, i., iv., Denkakringe ; ii., iii.,
Fynche ; 3. Dandelow. See Harl. MS. 1 190, f. 1 1. Crest
on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a cock.
Another Seal.
13.860. [a.D. 1569.] Red, discoloured: indistinct. J-J X
\l in. [Harl. ch. 80 F. 37.]
Oval : a shield of arms : of six quarterings, three and three, i,
Tamworth, etc. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling
and wreath, a cock.
Cf. Harl. MS. 1190, f. 11.
John Tamworthe, of Hausted, co. Leic., Esq re.
13,861. [a.D. 1584.] Reddish - brown. From a ring.
5- in. [Harl. ch. 80 F. 41.]
On a wreath, a cock. Crest of Tamwortil
Beaded border.
William Tamworthe, of co. Essex.
Seal used by John Boltone, son n/JOHN Boltone,
Messagcr of Waltham Holy Cross.
13,862. [a.D. 13S5.] Red : cracked, indistinct, i in. [Harl
ch. ^6 C. 58.]
A shield of arms : on a bend engrailed three cinquefoils.
Suspended by a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved
panel with open tracery, and two pairs of slipped cinquefoils
springing from the sides into the background.
SigiUum : smtllclmt : «!ramU)orHjr.
Beaded border.
VOL. HI. 2 P
578 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Elizabeth Tanfeylde, al. Tanfeild,
zvife (^/"FraUiN'CIS Tanfeild, of Gay ton, co. NortJit., Esq.
13,863. [a.d. 1603.] Red, discoloured : indistinct ; from
^"ng- -nrX-iVin- [Add. ch. 6141.]
A shield of arms : two chevrons betw. three martlets,
Tanfield.
Frauncis Tanfielde, al. Tanfeild, of Gayton,
CO. Northt., Esq.
13,864. [a.d. 1597.] Red, discoloured : fragmentary.
About 4 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 6139.]
A shield of arms : two chevrons betw. three martlets, Tan-
field.
Beaded border.
Robert Tanfelde, son and heir of Robert Tanfelde,
late of Gayton, co. Northt., Esq.
13,865. [a.d. 1483.] Red : imperfect, indistinct ; from
a ring. Originally encircled with a twisted rush. ^ in. [Add.
ch. 6134.]
A boar's head erased. In the field above it, an illegible
motto.
Nathanaell Tassell, Gentl., son of V<!llAA\u Tassell,
late of Bury S. Edmunds, co. Sujf.
13,866. [a.d. 1616.] Red. \ in. [Add. ch. 985.]
A bull's head couped at the neck. Perhaps a crest.
Robert de '^zX&x€hzXe, probably Robert I., ob. a.d. 12 13,
of CO. Line, ^th Baron by tenure.
13.867. [Late 12th or early 13th cent.] Light -brown,
varnished : imperfect, indistinct. About i^ in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 56 H. 15.]
0. A shield of arms of early shape : chequy of thirteen
pieces, a chief ermine, in the dex. corner an estoile.
[+ SDGILL I DG TA . . . . ALG.
R. A small round counterseal. -JJ- in. A cinquefoiled
rose within a cordon of five pellets.
+ H' -^ ROSA DE TATGHA'.
Hec est J\osa tie Taterha{ld\.
13.868. Sulph. cast of the obv. only. [D.C., E. 356.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 579
Robert de Tateshale, al. Tattashale,
sou ^/Robert de Tattashale, of co. Line. Probably
RoisERT II., ob. A.D. 1249, of CO. Line, 6th Baron by tenure.
13.869. [Early Hen. III.] Dark-green, mottled. About
i-rV '"n- when perfect. [Harl. ch. 56 H. 16.]
A shield of arms : chequy, a chief ermine.
S: S' ROeeRTI FIL' ROBERTI DE TAT6SHAL'.
Beaded border.
13.870. Sulph. cast from No. 13,869. [D.C., E. 335.]
Robert, son of Robert de Tateshale, Knt., al. Tatessale,
of CO. Line. Probably '^O^Y.V.'X: \\\. 1st Baron
by writ. ob. 1279.
Secret nnt.
13.871. [Late 13th cent] Green: well preserved, il '"•
[L. F. C. i. 4.]
A shield of arms : chequy, a chief
^ SIGILLVM S6CR6TI.
Beaded borders.
13.872. [Late 13th cent] Green: very imperfect, originally
good. [L. F. C. xii. 20.]
The chief in this seal is charged with a label of five points.
[* SIGjlLLVM SeCR[€TI].
Robert de Tateshale, of co. Line, 2nd Baron by writ.
13,873. [a.d. 1 301.] Plaster cast from a good impression.
-|-|- in. [xc. 60.]
A shield of arms : chequy a chief ermine, over all a label
of three points. Suspended by a strap from a tree of three
branches. Betw. two wavy sprigs of foliage and flowers.
S' ROeeRTI : De : TAT€SHAL€.
Peter de Tatingtone, of co. Stiff., Knt.
13,874. [a.d. 1293.] Creamy-white: very imperfect,
indistinct. [Add. ch. 9529.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a cross pattee. Suspended by
a strap from a tree of three branches.
S! S' P6TR1 NTON€.
Alice Taverner.
See Robert, son o/John Fvnch (vol. ii. p. Sii).
2 1' 2
58o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robert Taylboys, al. Tailboys, of Thorneton, co. Diirh., Esq.
13,875. [a.d. 1592.] Red: injured, indistinct in places.
^ in. [Add. ch. 16,149.]
A shield of arms : on a saltire a martlet for difference, on a
chief three escallops, Tailboy.S. Crest on a helmet, and
ornamental mantling, on a wreath a demi-ostrich displayed,
in the beak a horse-shoe.
Beaded border.
James Taylor, D.D.
13,876. [a.d. 1609.] Red : indistinct, fragmentary. About
â– f in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 33,087.]
A shield of arms : a chevron bctw. two lions rampant in
chief, and a lozenge in base, TAYLOR.
John, son ^/Thomas Le Taylour, of Mar ton.
13,877. [a.d. 1440.] Plaster cast from an indistinct im-
pression, -fi in. [xcii. 89.]
A shield of arms : a saltire raguly betw. four uncertain
charges. Within a panel of eight points, with a small rose
in each spandril.
Beaded border.
John Taylor, of Norwich, Apothecary.
13,878. [a.d. 1727.] Red: en placard. fX-f- in. [Add.
ch. 14,797-]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms : six annulets, three,
two, and one.
Richard Taylor, of Clapham, co. Bedf., Esq.
13.879. [a.d. 1654.] Red: very imperfect, indistinct.
About f X -f^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 28,985.]
Oval : a shield of arms : the bearings illegible. Crest
on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a demi-
griffin (?).
Silvanus Taylor, Esq.
13.880. [a.d. 1653.] Red, formerly covered with paper:
injured. About |X4 in. [Add. ch. 27,328.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three roses, two and one, a chief
vair, Taylor. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and
wreath, uncertain, perhaps a lion's head erased.
HERALDIC SEALS. 58 1
Thomas, son of the late Robert Le Taylor,
of Chatesham, co. Stiff.
13,881. [a.D. 1312.] Dark-green: fragmentary. About
Ifl in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. i6 E. 53.]
A shield of arms : a bend compony bctw. six fleurs-de-lis,
bcndwise.
ij . . ov . . . ex BieN Me l . . .
William Taylor.
See William Tailour.
Richard de Temedebury, of co. Wore.
13,882. [a.D. 1374?] Green : very indistinct. -^^ X -j\- in.
[Add. ch. 9239.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a griffin segreant, betw. some
illegible charges.
Cabled border.
Henry Temple, of East Sheen, co. Surr., Esq.
13,883. [a.D. 1702.] Red : f« //rtar/v/, on a label. About
i in. [Egert. ch. 104.]
An ornamental shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4. an eagle
displayed, for LeoFRIC, Earl of Mercia; 2, 3. two bars, on
each three martlets, for TEMPLE.
Beaded border.
Rt. Hon. Jane Martha Temple, Coitntess Dotvager of
Portland, widoiv of VVlLLlAM Bentinck, Earl of Portland.
13.884. [a.D. 1726.] Red : en placard, on tape. About
-i^ X T7 in- [Egert. ch. 1 10.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : per pale, dex., a cross
moline, BentincK, sin., quarterly, i, 4. Leofric, Earl of
Mercia ; 2, 3. TEMPLE, see No. 13,885. Ensigned with an
Earl's coronet of five pearls.
13.885. [A.D. 1728.] Another. [Egert. ch. in.]
This seal should follow No. 7369, vol. ii.
Sir John Temple, of Bidlcsdcn, co. Buck.
13,886. [A.D. 1626.] Red : indistinct. -»^- X yV in.
[Add. ch. 35,290.]
S82 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : two bars each
charged with three martlets, TEMPLE.
Beaded borders.
13.887. [A.D. 1630.] Another. [Add. ch. 35,291.]
Seal used by Dame Frances Temple.
7vife of Sir John Temple, of Bidlcsdeu.
13.888. [A.D. 1630.] Red: indistinct. [Add. ch. 3S,29l]
Sir Richard Temple (?).
13,889. [A.D. 1352.] Plaster cast, tinted red, from an
imperfect impression. About f in. when perfect, [xciv. 7.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three martlets,
Temple. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree, with an
owl resting on the shield betw. the branches. Betw. two
pairs of slipped sprigs. At each side on a helmet a bust in
profile, facing to the shield.
% i : temp . . t.
Cabled border.
Dame Isabella . . ten
13,890. [iSth cent] Plaster cast from an imperfect
impression. \^ in. [xci. 85.]
A shield of arms : three leopards' heads jessant-de-lis, on
a canton a lion rampant. Within a panel of six cusped
points ornamented with tracery.
Legend betw. the points : —
[+ S' DJNG . ISA . . . T6N . . GR . . .
Beaded borders.
Richard de Tendring, Rector of Burgate, co. Suff.
13,891. [A.D. 1323.] Bronze-green : imperfect, indistinct.
About H in- [Add. ch. 28,563.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. two chevrons, over all a
label of three points, each charged with as many fleurs-de-lis,
for Tendering and Tendring. Suspended by a strap
from a tree.
. . . ILLVM RIG .... GNDRIN . .
William, son of Dom. William de Tendring,
al. Tendryngge, Kitt., of co. Stiff.
13,892. [a.d. 1337.] Red : fine, chipped. â– in. [Harl.
ch. 56 H. 34]
HERALDIC SEALS. 583
A shield of arms : on a bend, a fess betw. two chevrons.
Within a pointed trefoil panel enriched with open tracery.
. . WILLI : De : T6NDRING . .
Cf Harl. ch. 56 H. ^6, where the charges on the bend are
borne as principals.
13,893. Sulph. cast of No. 13,892. [D.C., F. 267.]
William Tendringe, a/, de Tendrynge, Clievy., of co. Stiff.
13.894. [a.d. 1390.] Red: fine. I in. [Harl. ch. 56
H. i6:\
A shield of arms, concha : a fess betw. two chevrons.
Tendering and Tendring. Crest on a helmet and
chapeau, a wing erect charged with the same bearings.
Within a carved panel, enriched with open tracery along the
sides and with small quatrefoils along the inner edge.
5' toilclmt â– >*â– tcnDringr *
Cf No. 13,892, where these arms are borne on a bend.
13.895. Sulph. cast of No. 13,894. [D.C., F. 576.]
Sir William Terringham.
See Sir William Tyringh.am.
John Thebold, 0/ Merdeu, co. Suss.
13,896. [a.d. 1462.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. About
i in. [Add. ch. 30,870.]
A shield of arms : three bars wavy (?). Betw. two estoiles
and other uncertain devices.
S' P€
Andrew Theccher.
See Sir John Lyle.
John Theccher, 0/ co. Suss.
13,897. [a.d. 1484.] Red : from a ring with marks of the
setting. -I- in. [Add. ch. 29,829.]
A bird volant, in allusion to the arms of THATCHER.
John de Thelvetham, 0/ co. Norf.
13,898. [a.d. 13S5.] Dark-green: very imperfect. About
I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 56 I. i.]
A shield of arms : two bars. Within a carved panel,
with open tracery.
Sx S' €LVeTHAM.
584 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William de Theng.
Seal used by John de Graveneye, sou of the late
Sir Richard de Graveneye, ofco. Line.
13,899. [a.D. 1315.] Brown: cracked, chipped, -f in.
[Add. ch. 20,618.]
A shield of arms : on a fess between three birds (? popin-
jays), as many water-bougets.
+ S' WILL6LMI De THeNG.
S. Theobald.
Seal used by Thomas Theobald.
13.900. [a.D. 1606.] Red : indistinct, -l^ in. [Add. ch.
18,900.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4. six crosses crosslct
fitchees, three, two, and one, THEOBALD ; 2, 3. three
garbs, a chief ermine, THEOBALD. Above the shield the
initials : — S. T.
James Thetcher, of Preisthazves, co. Suss., Esq.
13.901. [a.D. 1599.] Red : indistinct. | X -i in. [Add.
ch. 30,70l]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4. a cross molinc, on
a chief three birds volant, THATCHER ; 2, 3. three chevrons.
13.902. [a.D. 1599.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. [Add. ch.
30.702.]
13.903. [a.D. 1606.] Red : indistinct. [Add. ch. 29,572.]
Johanna, ividoiv of William Thirnyng,
al. Thirning, Knt., of co. Nortlit.
13,904. [a.D. 1413.] Red: fine, chipped. -H; in. [Add.
ch. 22,006.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a fess betw. two pairs of
barnacles in chief, and a cinquefoil in base, TllURNING ; sin.,
seven mascles, three, three, and one. Suspended by a strap
from a forked tree. Within a carved panel, with open tracery
at the sides, and small quatrefoils along the inner edge.
: SigiUum • Dnc • ioljanuc • tl)irning.
Alexander Thomas, of Lamberhiirst, co. Kent, Gentl.
13,905. [a.D. 1610] Red. | x -f^ in. [Harl. ch. ^^ C.
50.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess betw. three estoiles of six
points.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 585
Henry Thompson.
See John Rawlinge.
Thomas Thompson, Gentl.,
Eschcator of the Queen in co. Cormv.
13,906. [a.D. 1601.] Reddish-brown : indistinct. \ in.
[Slo. ch. xxxiii. 84.]
On a wreath, a cockatrice's head and wings erect. Betw.
the initials T. T.
Thomas de Thonyforde, al. Toniford, of co. Kent.
13.907. [a.D. 1315.] Bronze-green: fine, -hj- in. [Harl.
ch. 80 G. 21.]
A shield of arms : three crescents, two and one, each
enclosing a slipped trefoil. Upon a double-headed eagle
displayed.
J3 S' THOMe • D6 • THONYFORDC.
Beaded border.
13.908. Sulph. cast from No. 13,909. [D.C., F. 189.]
13.909. [a.D. 1316.] Bronze - green : fine, imperfect.
[Had. ch. 80 G. 16.]
.. . S' THOMe ■De • THONYFO . . .
Gilbert de Thorberwile, of co. Glaui.
13,910. [End of 13th cent] Green: imperfect, indistinct,
â– f- in. [Harl. ch. 75 D. 12.]
A shield of arms : chequy, a fess, ermine, TURBEVILE.
» 16 SVI SeL 06 A[M]OR CUGL.
Elizabeth Thome, of Ham in Siddlesham,
CO. Suss., Widow.
13,911. [A.D. 1609.] Red : injured. | x i in. [Add. ch.
18.912.]
Oval : a shield of arms : illegible. '
Beaded border.
Reynolde Thome, of Shefford, co. Bedf, Snrgeon.
13,912. [a.D. 1594.] Red: indistinct. | in. [Add. ch.
14.3 1 S-]
A shield of arms ; a lion rampant, tail llory, for ThorNE.
586 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robert Thornehill, of Clogk, co. Wexford, Esq.
13.913. [a.d. 1657.] Red, on paper laid on a label.
About I X i in. [Add. ch. 30,976.]
A shield of arms: barry (uncertain), for Thorniiill.
Crest on a helmet, an ornamental mantling, a woman's bust (?).
Cabled border.
William Thornehill, Esq.
13.914. [a.d. 1438.] Red. ^ x i in. [Add. ch. 8326.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two bars gemel, a chief, TlIORN-
IIILL. Above the shield a sprig of foliage.
William Thorneton, al. Thornton,
of Lincoln's Inn, Gentl.
13.915. [a.d. 1567.] Red: well preserved. -J^f '"•
[Add. ch. 13,564-]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a chevron betw.
three hawthorn trees, in chief, a crescent for difference,
Thornton.
Laurence Hatsell.
Seal used by Charles Thorold the younger,
Citizen and Merchant of London.
13.916. [a.d. 1703.] Red: en placard, on tape. \^ X W
in. [Add. ch. 36,448.]
Oval : on a wreath, a viper's head erased, for the crest of
Hatsell.
Cabled border.
Edward Thorppe, al. Thruppe, of Burton-on-Trent,
CO. Staff., Gentl.
13.917. [a.d. 1598.] Red: cracked, indistinct. \% in.
[Add. ch. 24,532.]
An ornamental shield of arms : upon an escutcheon within
an orle of ten castles, nine others, three, three, and three.
Cf. Arms of TOURNEY, Harl. MS. 1407, fol. i^i; and of Nechure.
John de Thorp, of Pakenham, co. Stiff.
13,918. [a.d. 1336.] Dark-green. | in. [Harl. ch. 56 I.
29-]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three bulls' heads
cabossed. Within a carved quatrefoil panel with open
tracery.
Legend betw. the points :
SIGIL — IOHI_S ; De : T_ HORP.
HERALDIC SEALS. 587
John Thorpe, of Hurst, co. Suss., Esq.
13,919. [a.D. 1621.] Pale-red: much injured by pressure,
indistinct, y^ X -rV '"â– [Harl. ch. 77 D. 6.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three crescents, two and one,
Thorpe. In chief an indistinct mark of difference.
Cabled border.
Robert de Thorp, Knt.,
irot/ier 0/ VJiLhlAM DE TliOKl'E, Knt., 0/ co. Ltnc.
13.920. [a.D. 1366.] Red: originally fine, now chipped.
I in. [Harl. ch. 56 I. 31.]
A shield of arms : on a fess betw. six fleurs-de-lis, an
estoile of six points, for difference, Thorpe. Within a carved
panel of eight cusped points with open tracery of countersunk
circular panels, and with small quatrefoils along the inner edge.
: : SigiUum : vohtvti : Oe : tijoij).
At the beginning of the legend a lion's face.
13.921. Sulph. cast of No. 13,920. [D.C., F. 450.]
Thomas Mulso, Notary Public.
Seal used by Henry Thrale, of Sotithwark,
CO. Stirr., Esq.
13,922. [a.D. 1778.] Red : en placard on tape, injured
by pressure, indistinct. -H- X -j^ in. [Add. ch. 5978.]
Oval : a shield of arms : ermine, on a bend three goats'
heads erased, MuLSHOE and MuLSHO. Crest on a helmet,
mantling and wreath, a griffin sejant.
Lady Elizabeth Throckmorton,
Widow of Sir WiLLIAM THROCKMORTON.
Seal of A mis.
13.923. [a.D. 1 70 1.] Red: en placard, imperfect. About
f X I in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 13,625.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a chevron three bars gemel,
Throckmorton. Crest on a helmet, affrontc and orna-
mental mantling, a falcon volant with bells jessant.
A 7iother Seal.
13.924. [a.D. 1701.] Red: en placard. -5 X -jV in.
[Add. ch. 13,626.]
Oval : on a wreath a lion rampant.
S88 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
George Throgmerton, of Coughton, co. Warw., Esq.
13,925. [A.D. 1519.] Red : chipped. | X i in. [Hail,
ch. 56 I. 35.]
On a shield of pccuHar shape : an elephant's head, on the
neck a label of three points. Ancient crest of Throck-
morton.
Nicholas Throckmorton, of London, Esq.,
afterwards Sir N. TllROCKMORTuN,
of Mitcham, co. Siirr.
13.926. [A.D. 1599.] Red: fragmentary. About J X -j in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 23,236.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a pile, a chevron betvv.
three crosses, Dawk. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mant-
Hng and wreath, a lion's gamb erect, etc.
Cf. Arms of Dawe, Nos. 9221-9223.
Another Seal.
13.927. [A.D. 1606.] Red : cracked, imperfect. About
ii X VV in. [Add. ch. 23,569.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a chevron, five bars, in base a
martlet, for THROCKMORTON.
Beaded border.
13.928. [A.D. 1608.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 23,491.]
Seal used by Mary Throckmorton,
wife of Sir Nicholas Throck.morton.
13.929. [A.D. 1608.] Red. [Add. ch. 23,606.]
Thomas Throckmorton, Esq.
13.930. [A.D. 1703.] Red : en placard on paper folded
into the vellum, imperfect. About f in. when perfect. [Add.
ch. 13,636.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a lion rampant queue
fourchee, a canton of baronetcy.
Seal used by Dorothy, wife of the above ;
widotv of Sir Edward Picker.
13.931. [A.D. 1703.] Another. [Add. ch. 13,636.]
Edward Thruppe.
See Edward Thorpfe.
HERALDIC SEALS. 589
John Thurlby, Scrivener.
Seal used by JOHN Crow, Senr., of London, Gentl.
13,932. [a.D. 1688.] Red : en placard on a label, f X f
in. [Add. ch. 17,830.]
Oval shield of arms : ten escallops, four, three, two, and
one, Thurlby. Crest on a helmet, mantling, and wreath,
a demi-dragon segreant, wings endorsed, holding an escallop.
Thomas de Thwayte.
Seal used by Richard de Chelleray, or Chelray,
son and heir of RICHARD DE Chelray,
of Nether Yedon, co. York.
13.933. [a.D. 1363.] Red : injured, imperfect, fin. [Add.
ch. 17,086.]
A shield of arms : three slipped quatrefoils, two and one.
S' THOMe De THW[A]YTe.
13.934. [a.D. 1364.] Red : injured, imperfect. [Add.
ch. 17,087.]
S' THOM e THWA ....
John Thweng.
13,935. [15th cent.] Red. | in. [xxxvi. 145.]
A shield of arms : on a fess betw. three popinjays, an
annulet for difference, Thweng. With traces of a bend, or
per bend.
+ toijaniifs tijtocng.
Henry Frederick Thynne,
of St. Margaret's, Westminster, co. Midd., Esq.
13.936. [a.D. 1688.] Red : en placard on a label, f X
\i; in. [Add. ch. 15,164.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4,
barry often ; 2, 3, a lion rampant, tail nowy, Thynne.
13.937. [a.D. 1693.] Another, darker : imperfect. [Add.
ch. 6076.]
13.938. [ad. 1697.] Another : imperfect. [Add. ch.
15,183.]
13.939. [a.D. 1699.] Another: cracked, imperfect. [Add.
ch. 6152.]
James Thynne, of Buckland, co. Gloiic, Esq.
13.940. [a.D. 1688.] Red : en placard, on a label. |i- x
-^ in. [Add. ch. 15,164.]
59° CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, barry
of ten ; 2, 3, a lion rampant, tail nowy, Thynne. In fess
point a crescent for difference.
13,941. [A.D. 1697.] Another. [Add. ch. 15,183.]
Robert de Tibotot, al. Roberd Tybetot.
13.942. [a.d. 1270.] Green, mottled : edge chipped. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 19,829.]
A shield of arms : a saltirc lozengy (for a saltire
engrailed), TiBETOT (?).
+ S' ROBERT Oe TIBOTOT.
Beaded border.
Nicholas Ticheborne, al. Tycheborne,
of Hartley, co. Southt.
13.943. [a.d. 1576.] Light-brown : injured, indistinct.
About f X 4 in. [Add. ch. 16,198.]
Ova! : a hind's head, couped betw. a pair of wings. Crest
of TiCHBORNE. In the field below, the initial letters N. T.
Hugh de Tidham.
13,944. [Late 13th cent] Creamy-white: very indistinct.
I in. [Harl. ch. 57 D. 23.]
A shield of arms : cruzily (?).
© SIGILL' HVGONI
John Tilly, of Okewelle, co. York.
13,945. [a.d. 1342.] Opaque - brown : very indistinct.
W in. [Add. ch. 12,639.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. an indistinct object in
chief, and a bird in base, on a staff. Betw. two sprigs of
foliage.
Legend indistinct.
Robert Tilman.
Seal used by Edmund Dyckesson, of Fasten, co. Norf.
13,946. [A.D. 1386.] Dark-green, ^ in. [Add. ch.
14,818.]
A shield of arms : a fish embowed or a palm branch (?) in
bend betw. two escallops.
+ S' ROB' TILMA'.
Drawn in Bloniefield, History of Norfolk, vol. -xi., p. 59. (Dept. copy.)
HERALDIC SEALS. 59I
Richard de Timurthe, al. Richard Tymworthe,
of CO. Sun-.
13,947. [A.D. 1380.] Red. a in. [Add. ch. 18,667.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three leopards' faces. Bctw.
six small mullets. Within a carved gothic panel of six
cusped points.
St S' @ RICARDI @ De ® TIMVRTH6.
Umphrey Tindall.
See Vmphry Tyndall.
John Tiptoft, Earl of Worcester,
Lord Tip tot and of Powys.
Signet.
13.948. [A.D. 1451.] Red: a fragment. About | in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 33,205.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, a saltire engrailed,
Tiptoft ; 2, 3, a lion rampant, Charlton of Powys.
Cabled border.
13.949. [a.d. 1464.] Dark - red : injured by pressure.
[Add. ch. 18,762.]
Theophilus Tipton, of Rigate, co. S2irr., Gentl.
13.950. [a.d. 1626.] Red : imperfect. About | X f in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 23,283.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly, I, 4, a bend, vain';
2, 3, two spades palewise in fess. Crest on a helmet, mantling,
and wreath, a bird.
William Tochette, Lord of Burreth, co. Line.
13.951. \ciyc. A.D. 1309.] Red: fine, imperfect. About
i in. [Cott. ch. xxix. 80.]
A shield of arms : six martlets, three, two and one, for
Tuchet, which family bears the field replenished with
martlets.
» S' WILLELCMJ I : T . . . . T.
Cf. Cott. ch. x.\i.\. 81.
John de Todenham, al. Tudenham, of co. Snff., Knt.
13,952. [A.D. 1379.] Dark-red : injured by pressure in
places, indistinct, ij in. [Add. ch. 5512.]
A shield of arms : barry dancetty of six, ToDENHAM.
Cf. Tottenham, four bars dancetty ; and Tudenham,
592 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
lozengy. Suspended by a strap from a tree. Within a
carved panel, with open tracery at the sides, and small
quatrcfoils along the inner edge.
: S' V iofjanitiB •; Dc : toOcnJjam ®
Richard Togood.
13.953. [a.d. 1434 (5).] Red. About -l in. [Add. ch.
28,615.]
A cross moline, charged with a pheon.
Cabled border.
Henry Tokfeild, of the Middle Tciiip/e, London, Gent/.
13.954. [A.D. 1598.] Red. -J- in. [Add. ch. 36,266.]
On a wreath, a griffin segreant.
Cabled border.
John Tokye, of Ikylsham, co. Suss., Yeoman.
13.955. [a.d. 1505.] Red: very indistinct. About ^\x\.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,1 10.]
A shield of arms : charges illegible.
DVVAL
Tolhurst.
See Keppel.
William and Anne Tollifer.
See Nicholas Hamby.
Alice, ividow ^y THOMAS DE Tolthorp, of co. York.
13.956. [a.d. 1324.] Creamy-white: imperfect, injured.
About I in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,543.]
Three shields of arms, their bases meeting in the centre of
the seal : i. Six annulets, three, two, and one ; 2, cruzily, a
bend gobony ; 3, three pales wavy. Betw. three slipped
quatrefoil flowers.
Legend uncertain.
Robert Tomson, al. Thompson, late of Canterbury,
CO. Kent, Gentl.
13.957. [A.D. 1578.] Red. | X a in. [Had. ch. 80
G. 6.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, an eagle displayed,
Thompson. Above the shield the initial letters R. T.
13.958. [a.d. 1578.] Red: imperfect. [Harl. ch. 80 G. 7.]
13.959. [a.d. 1579.] Red : imperfect. [Harl. ch. 80 G. 8.J
HERALDIC SEALS. 593
Thomas de Toniford.
See Thomas de Thonyforde.
Jacob Tonson, Citizen and Stationer of London.
Seal used by John Dryden, of the Parish of St. Anne,
Midd., Esq. (the poet).
13,960. [A.n. 1694.] Red : en placard, on a label, very
imperfect, i X I in. [Add. ch. 8429.]
An ornamental shield of arms : on a fess two pellets, in
chief a right hand gauntlet betw. two castles, ToNSON.
John Topcliffe, of co. Line., Esq.
13,961. [a.D. 1529.] Red. | in. [Egert. ch. 481.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : a triple-towered castle.
Richard Torburvile, al. Tourbervile, of co. Dors.
13.962. [a.D. 1351.] Red, discoloured in places : chipped.
\ in. [Add. ch. 15,441.]
A shield of arms, co2ichi: a lion rampant crowned, (field
diapered, or hatched lozengy) for TURBERVILLE. Crest on
a helmet, and mantling or lambrequin, a fan-plume of feathers.
S' RICARDl TORBVRVIL6.
13.963. Sulph. cast from a chipped and indistinct im-
pression. [D.C., G. 225.]
[S' RJICARDI • TORBVRVIL6.
John Torgold.
Sec John Truegold.
John de Totehill, of Staynton, co. York.
13,964. [a.D. 1377.] Red: imperfect, indistinct, injured
by pressure. About i in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 57 A. 16.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron three crescents, TOTHILL.
Within a carved panel of six points, with open tracery and
small quatrcfoils along the inner edge.
« StgtUum toljanntf
1 3
William Totham, of Reyle {Rayleigh), co. Essex.
13,965. [a.D. 1407.] Red ; injured, very indistinct,
in. [Harl. ch. 57 A. 18.]
A shield of arms : per pale, two mallets (?).
& 'itgiUum : luilrlmt : toHj[a]m -<
VOL. HL ?. O
594 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William Touchet, Knt., or Nicholas Touchet, of co. Line.
13,966. [A.D. 1309.] Creamy - white : imperfect, very
indistinct. About -J in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. xxi.x. 81.]
A shield of arms : six martlets, three, two and one, for
Touchet.
» le SVY CeL DAMVR [LGL].
Robert Touneshead, al. Towneshende, of Ludlow,
CO. Salop.
13,967. [a.D. 1585.] Brown: injured by pressure, very
indistinct. About |- x 1 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 7039.]
A shield of arms of eight quarterings : illegible.
Cf. MS. Harl. 1396, f. 309*.
Richard Tourbervile.
See Richard Torburvile.
Henry Tours.
Seal used by John Wodecok, of Englcfield, co. Berks.
13,968. [a.D. 1368.] Red, on a mass of creamy-white :
indistinct. -J in. [Add. ch. 20,247.]
A shield of arms : a triple-towered castle, for ToURS.
Bctw. three fleurs-de-lis. Within a finely carved gothic panel
of eight points, with open tracery, and small quatrefoils
along the inner edge.
Legend betw. the points : —
. S' . _ He _ N _ Rl _ C _ I . T _ OV _ RS.
Beaded border.
William de Toutheby, of Line, Knt.
13,969. [a.D. 1359.] Discoloured white: very indistinct.
J in. [Harl. ch. 57 A. 28.]
A shield of arms : a lion's head erased, within an orle of
eight crosses crosslet. Within a quatrefoil panel.
Ss SIGILL' . WILL'I . D€ . TOVTHeBY.
Sir John Tracy, of Todiitgton, co. Glojic.
13,970. [a.D. 1609.] Red : injured in places by pressure.
\'\^ X \l in. [Add. ch. 15,159.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, betw. two bendlets,
an escallop in dexter chief, for Tracy ; 2, 3, on a chevron
HERALDIC SEALS. 595
bctw. three pellets, as many roses, for Baldington. Crest
on a helmet, on a chapeau an escallop betw. two wings
expanded.
Cabled border.
Cf. Had. MS. 1543, f. 34 i.
George de Trafford, Esq.
13,971. [a.d. 1434.] Red : from a ring. About | in,
[Harl. ch. 57 A. 30.]
A griffin segreant, in allusion to the arms of TRAFFORD,
viz. a griffin segreant.
Stephen, son of STEPHEN de Trafforde, of co. Northt.
13,972. [A.D. 1345.] Dark-red: fine, f in. [Add. ch.
6029.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, over all a label of five
points. Within a pointed trefoil panel, with small quatrefoils
along the inner edge.
ft S' ® STePHANI ® D6 ® TRAFFORDe.
Beaded border.
Hugh Trappes, of St. James', Clerkenwell,
CO. Midd., Gentl.
13,973. [A.D. 1602.] Red: indistinct in parts, f X | in,
[Add. ch. 24,485.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, three caltraps,
Trappes ; 2, 3, a chevron betw. three crosses pattees. Crest
on a helmet, mantling and wreath, a man's head, couped at
the shoulders ; on the head a plumed cap.
Beaded border.
See Harl. MS. 1463, ff. 11-21.
John Trayley, al. Traylli, of Northgeuele {Northill), co. Bedf.
13,974. [A.D. 1359.] Red : injured, indistinct. \ in.
[Add. ch. 35>7i5]
A shield of arms : a cross betw. four martlets, Trayley.
Betw. sprigs of foliage and flowers. Within a carved
gothic panel of five cusped points, and three points,
with tracery and with small quatrefoils along the inner
edge.
t* S3IG1LL' *< lOHANNIS *< TRAYLCY *<
2 Q
59*5 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Geoffrey Tregoz, Knt.
Sect etiun.
13.975. [Mid. 13th cent.] Dark - green : fine, edge
chipped. \-^ in. [Harl. ch. 57 A. 40.]
A shield of arms of early shape : two bars gcmcl, in chief
a lion passant, Tregoz.
© SIGILLVM : SeCRCTI.
Beaded borders.
John Trethewy, of St. Stephen's
in Braiinwell, co. Cornw., Esq.
13.976. [a.d. 1662.] Red, covered with paper. -^y.%'m.
[Add. ch. 5985.]
Octagonal signet : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three
goats, Trethewy.
John Treuorthyn.
See John Corbyn.
John de Trevenour, son and heir of
JAME.S DE Trevenour.
13.977. [a.d. 1385.] Dark-green: indistinct. About i in.
[Add. ch. 29,105.]
A Cornish chough, or a sea-pie, in allusion to the arms of
Trevenor, viz., a chevron betw. three Cornish choughs, and
Trevenor, viz., a chevron betw. three sea-pies. In the field
an illegible motto :— fUO : . . (?).
Cabled border.
13.978. [A.D. 1385.] Bronze-green: indistinct. [Add. ch.
29,106.]
13.979. [a.d. 1385.] Bronze-green: injured. [Add. ch.
29,107.]
13.980. [a.d. 1385.] Dark-green : indistinct. [Add. ch.
29,108.]
13.981. [A.D. 1385.] Dark-green : indistinct. [Add. ch.
29,109.]
Sir Thomas Trevor, Baron of tJie Exchequer.
13.982. [a.d. 1625] Red: indistinct. ^ X -^ in. [Egert.
ch. 419.]
Oval signet : a shield of arms of six quarterings : i, per
bend sinister, ermine and erminois.a lion rampant, TREVOR, etc.
William Tromwyn.
Sec William Tkumwyn.
HERALDIC SEALS. 597 i
William Trossebot, al. Trussebouz, Knt., of co. Derb.
13,983. [a.D. 1345.] Dark-red: chipped. W in. [Woll.
ch. vi. 33.]
A shield of arms : a fess dancettee, betw. three water-
bougets, Trusbut. Betw. three sprigs of foliage. In
a circular panel, with small quatrefoils along the inner
edge.
© SIGILL • • ■IL6LMI • TROSS6BOT.
Beaded border.
Nicholas Trott, of Qiiickewoode, co. Hertf., Esq.
13.984. [a.D. 1604.] Red: injured, imperfect. fX-l in.
[Add. ch. 35,336.]
Oval : a shield of arms : paly of six, on a canton an eagle
displayed, for Trott, which should properly bear on the
canton a bear salient.
Beaded border.
13.985. [a.D. 1623.] Red : injured. [Add. ch. 35,348.]
Thomas Trotter, Citiseft and Merchant Taylor of London.
13,986. [a.D. 1642.] Red : indistinct. -rVX-j^in. [Add.
ch. 30,935-]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant, for TROTTER.
Jolin Truegold, al. Torgold, Citizen, Fishmonger,
and A Idcnnan of Londoti.
13,987. [a.D. 1373.] Red: fine, fragmentary. About
-L,l in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 57 A. 10.]
A shield of arms : the charges broken off. Within
a finely carved panel, enriched with open tracery, and
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
RV6G0LD . .
Richard de Trumpingtune.
13,988. [13th cent.] Recent impression in gutta-percha,
imperfect, i in. [xlvii. 1230.]
A shield of arms : two trumpets in pile, mouthpieces down-
wards, TRUMI'INGTON.
» S' RKSARDI D6 TRVMP'VNG.
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 533.
598 catalogue of seals.
Richard Caydray.
Seal used by Sir Walter Trumpiton, Knt.,
or John Enderby.
13,989. [a.d. 1453.] Red : indistinct. [Add. ch. 35,246.]
Octagonal signet : a shield of arms : a fess, in chief three
roundles (torteaux), Cawdry, or Chawdrey. Suspended
by the strap from a tree.
Legend in the background : —
%' ricarDi capBraj.
William Trumwyn, al. Tromwyn,
of Canokbiiri, etc., co. Staff. (?).
13.990. [a.d. 1343.] Red : fine, imperfect. About 1 in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,450.]
A shield of arms : a saltire lozengy, or engrailed. Within
a carved panel of six cusped points, with small quatrefoils
along the inner edge.
CSIGIULVM WILL'I TRVMW . . .
Beaded border.
Agaca Trusbut, or Agatha Trussebut,
â– widow ^William de Aubeny, of Ulsebia, co. Lincoln.
( Youngest dan. and co-heir of
William de Trusbut, \st Baron.)
13.991. [Late 12th or early 13th cent] Dark-green:
fine. If in. [Harl. ch. 57 A. 52.]
A water-bouget, in allusion to the arms of the family of
Trusbut, viz. three water-bougets, etc.
+ SIGILL' AGACe TRVSBVT.
13.992. Sulph. cast from No. 13,991. [D.C., D. 285.]
William Trussebouz.
See William Trossebot.
Agatha Trussebut.
See Agaca Trusbut.
John Trussel, of Cublesdon, co. Staff.
13,993. [A.D. 1337.] Red: fine, well preserved. i-jV •"•
[Cott. ch. xxix. 87.]
A shield of arms, concha : fretty, on each joint a bezant,
Trussell. Crest on a helmet, and short mantling or
lambrequin, out of a ducal coronet an ass's head. The back-
HERALDIC SEALS. 599
f^round replenished with oak leaves slipped springing from
the panel work. Within a finely carved gothic panel, with
open tracery at the sides, ogee arches at top and bottom, and
small quatrefoils along the inner edge.
S' : lOH'IS : TRVSSGL : DG : CVBL6SDON6 :
Beaded border.
13,994. Sulph. cast from No. 13,993. [D.C., F. 266.]
Basill Trymnell, of Hinckley, co. Leic, Gentl.
13.995. [a.D. 1607.] Red : imperfect, very indistinct.
[Had. ch. 112 F. 7.]
For description see next seal.
13.996. [A.D. 1609.] Red. ^Xiin. [Harl. ch. 85 H. i.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a cross engrailed, a canton, over
all a bendlet, Trymnell.
13.997. [a.D. 1609.] Red: injured, indistinct. [Harl.
ch. 85 H. 2.]
Thomas Tryvet, Admiral of t fie South afid West.
13.998. [a.D. 1386.] Red: originally fine, injured by
pressure, edge imperfect. About i in. when perfect. [Harl.
ch. 49 D. 3.]
A shield of arms, couM: a trivet, Tryvett, and Trevett.
Crest on a helmet and chapeau, the horns of an antelope.
Betw. two wavy scrolls of foliage and flowers. Within a
finely carved gothic panel, with open tracery at the sides, an
ogee arch at top and bottom, and small quatrefoils along the
inner edge.
S fffjom
13.999. Sulph. cast from No. 13,998. [D.C., F. 562.]
Nicholas Tuck, Citizen and Fishmonger of London.
14,000. [a.D. 1419.] Red : indistinct. f in. [Harl. ch.
57B. 14.]
A shield of arms : field diapered with sprigs of foliage, a
tuck or rapier in bend.
Cabled border.
John de Tudenham.
See John de Todenham.
John Tufton, of the Mote in Maidstone, Knt.
14,001. [a.D. 1685.] Red : enplacard, on a label. ^-X-;^ in.
[Add. ch. 12,682.]
600 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : on a wreath, a lion-poisson sejant. Crest of
TUFTON.
Beaded border.
Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet.
14,002. [a. IX 1703.] Red, mottled : c« //rt'Crtr^, on a label.
I X I in. [Add. ch. 19,890.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly, I, an eagle displayed
within a bordure, TUFTON ; 2. quarterly, a bend vair, Sack-
VILLE ; 3. chequy, a fess, Clifford ; 4. six annulets, three
two, and one, ViPONT. Ensigriycd with an earl's coronet.
Robert Tunstall, Esq., of Old Brentford, cc. Midd.
Seal used by John Haverfield, Junr., of Kcw, and
Chas. Brown, of Rklmioud, co. Surr.
14,003. [a.D. 1784.] Red: en placard. About I X -M in.
[Add. ch. 16,155.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : three combs, two
and one, TUNSTALL.
14,004. Another.
14,005. Another. [Add. ch. 16,155.]
14.006. Another.
14.007. Another.
Add. ch. 16,155.]
Add. ch. 16,155.]
Add. ch. 16,155.]
Cecilia de Turbervile, Lady of Hac}ie-B(^a\iicJiamp, and of
tJie Manor of Litelhaghe in Norton, co. Siiff.,
dan. of John de Beauciiamp,
^rd Baron BeaiicJiavip of Haclie, co. Somers.,
and wife of{\) SiR ROGER SEYMOUR,
(2) Richard Turljerville, of B ere Regis, co. Dorset.
14.008. [a.D. 137L] Red : fine, edge chipped, -ff in.
[Harl. ch. 57 B. il]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., chequy, and some indis-
tinct charges, for Turberville ; sin., vair, Beauciiamp, of
Hache. Within a carved panel, with small quatrefoils along
the inner edge.
» SigtUu : ccctltc : Dc : turJjcrutlc.
Carved border.
14.009. Sulph. cast of No. 14,008. [D.C., F. 510.]
A iiother Seal.
Used lyTnou\<, DE Ingelby.
14.010. [a.D. 1375.] Red: fine, edge imperfect. J in.
[Harl. ch. 52 B. 27.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 6oi
A shield of arms : per pale, dcx., chequy, a fess ermine,
TURliERVlLLE, sin., vair, Beauchamp, of Hachc. Within a
pointed quatrefoil panel, with slipped flowers springing
into the background, and small quatrefoils along the
inner edge.
ss s' ceciLie *< oe *< tvrbg . . . e *<
Sir Edmund Turner, of Lincohis Inn Fields, co. Midd.
14,011. [a.d. 1698.] Red : imperfect, en placard, on a
label. About % y. ^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. iii
H. 35-]
Oval : a shield of arms : very uncertain, perhaps ermine, a
cross, etc., and in chief, over all, a label of five points. Crest
on a helmet and mantling, wanting.
Nicholas Turner.
Seal used by JOHN Fawkner,
of Woodford, co. Northt., Gentl.
14.012. [a.d. 1597.] Red : indistinct. About i x f in.
[Add. ch. 30,898.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : apparently, in base,
a cross crosslet, perhaps part of the bearing of TURNER.
Between the initial letters N. T.
14.013. [a.d. 1597.] Red: indistinct, imperfect. [Add.
ch. 30,900.]
In this example the shield is charged with two crosses
crosslet in chief and a fess, thus completing the charge : — a
fess betw. three crosses crosslet, for TURNER.
Robert Tumor, of Horscfortk, co. York.
14.014. [a.d. 1427.] Red : a fragment. ^ X | in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 16,914.]
Oval : a lion statant, perhaps in allusion to the arms of the
family.
William Turpin, of Lewes, co. Suss., Gentl.
14.015. [a.d. 1737.] Red : imperfect, on green tape.
About \ in. [Add. ch. 30,681.]
A shield of arms : two bars, in fess point a small cross.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, on a wreath a
boar's head.
14.016. [a.d. 1737.] Another [Add. ch, 30,682.]
6o2 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Nicholas de Turville, of co. Warw., Knt.
14,017. [a.d. 1302.] Uncoloured : indistinct, imperfect.
1^ in. [Cott. ch. xxlx. 90.]
A shield of arms: two chevrons, for TURVILE.
.... COLAI De TVRVII
Beaded borders.
Richard [de] Turvile,
Lord of Wolfrichcston, co. Staff., Knt.
14.018. [A.D. 1309.] Daric-green : good. | in. [Cott.
ch. xi. 75.]
A shield of arms : three chevronels, TURVILE.
» S- RICARDI : TVRVIL6 :
Beaded borders.
William de Twcvile, Lord of Pailintona {Pailton),
CO. Warw.
14.019. [13th cent] Dark-green: very indistinct. J in.
[Cott. ch. iv. 21.]
A shield of arms : three chevronels, vair TuKVlLE. Iktw.
three roses.
W S' WILLeLMI D€ TVRVIL6.
Thomas de Tutburi.
Seal used hy V.icn.wiYi DE Wymby.ssch,
of Waltham Holy Cross, co. Essex.
14,020. [A.D. 1360.] Red: indistinct, -ff in. [Harl. ch.
80 I. 71.]
A shield of arms : three roundlcs within a bordurc
engrailed.
W S' THOMe : D6 : TVTBVRI.
John Tuyford, al. Twyford, Cutler and Citizen of London.
14,021. [A.D. 1409.] Red : well preserved. | in. [Harl.
ch. 49 A. 19.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three fleurs-de-lis. Within
a carved panel of three ogee points, ornamented along the
inner edge with small ball-flowers.
Legend betw. the points : —
Stgiir toljanniis tujforD s*
Francis Twisden.
See Francis Twysden.
HERALDIC SEALS. 603
Thomas Twisden, of the Inner Temple, London, Esq.
14.022. [A.D. 1642.] Red : indistinct, i X f in. [Add.
ch. 30,936.]
Oval : a shield of arms : TWYSDEN. See No. 14,027.
14.023. [a.d. 1642.] Another. [Add. ch. 30,937.]
14.024. [a.d. 1652.] Another: injured. [Add. ch. 30,913.]
Sir Roger Twisden, of East Mailing, co. Kent, Bart.
14,025. [a.d. 1685.] Red: en placard. ,\ x -^ in. [Add.
ch. 30,662.]
Octagonal : a shield of arms : TwYSDEN. See No. 14,027,
a crescent for difference.
John Twyford.
See John Tuyford.
Robert de Twyford, ofco. IVarzv., Kiit.
14,026. [a.d. 1381.] Red: cracked, imperfect, very in-
distinct. About I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 112 E. 21.]
A shield of arms : apparently two bars, etc., for TwvFORD.
Suspended by a strap from a tree, within a carved panel
enriched with open tracery at the sides.
Sigillum ♦ ro[6m]t i!nBj?[for]a.
Francis Twysden, al Twisden,
of Bradborne, co. Kent, Esq.
14.027. [a.d. 1658.] Red : injured. ^ X -^ in. [Add.
ch. 30,946.]
Oval : a shield of arms : [per saltire] a saltire betw. four
crosses crosslet, Twysden. Crest upon a helmet, mantling
and wreath, a cockatrice.
14.028. [a.d. 1658.] Red: much injured. [Add. ch.
30,947-]
14.029. [A.D. 1658.] Red: good. [Add. ch. 30,948.]
14.030. [A.D. 1658.] Red : good. [Add. ch. 30,949.]
John Twysden, al. Twisden,
of the Inner Temple, London, Esq.
14,031. [a.d. 1642.] Red : injured by pressure, very
indistinct. About -J X-V in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 30,936.]
Octagonal: a shield of arms: TWVSDEN. Crest on a
helmet and wreath, a cockatrice.
604 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Sir Roger Twysden,
of East Peckhain, co. Kent, Knt. and Bart.
14,032. [a.D. 1659.] Red. ^ X -f in. [Add. ch. 37,760.
Octagonal : a shield of arms : TwYSDEN.
Robert Ty, al. Roberd de Ty.
14,033. [A.D. 1378.] Red: very indistinct. ^ in. [Add.
ch. 10,376.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. six crosses crosslet, fitchecs,
Ty. Within a carved gothic panel of three points, cuspcd.
Legend betw. the points : —
SigiUum : liobrrti : ilTg *k
Cabled border.
Roberd Tybetot.
Sec Robert de Tibotot.
Nicholas Tycheborne.
See Nicholas Ticheborne.
Pbilip Tylney, of Boston, co. Line.
14,034. [a.D. 141 1.] Red: imperfect. Cut from a
charter. About \\ in. when perfect, [xxxv. 283.]
A shield of arms, coticM: quarterly, i, 4, a chevron betw.
three griffins' heads erased ; 2, 3, ROSSE, of Kingsborow.
Crest on helmet and mantling, a griffin's head erased. Betw.
two sprigs of foliage.
Legend on a scroll running round the seal.
SigiUum * pJji *« *
Cf. Harl. MS. 1560, f. 140.
Sir Philip Tylney, of co. Kent.
14,035. [A.D. 1525.] Red: a fragment. About
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 86 I. 6.]
A griffin's head erased, crest of Tylney.
Richard Tymworthe.
See Richard de Timurthe.
HERALDIC SEALS. 6oS
Umphry Tyndall, al. Umphrey Tindall, D.D.,
Dean of Ely, etc.
14.036. [a.d. 1609.] Red: very indistinct. | X -j^^ in.
[Add. ch. 33.087.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly of five pieces, thi^ee and
two; I. a fess indented, in chief three crescents, TiNDALL
and Dean ; 2. a lion rampant ; 3. an eagle displayed ; 4 six
(pears ?) three, two, and one ; 5. three fleurs-de-lis, two and
one, MONTFORD. Above the shield the initial letters V. T.
14.037. [A.D. 1609.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch.
33.091-]
14.038. [A.D. 1609.] Red : imperfect. [Add. ch. 33,092.]
John Tynt, of Colchester, co. Essex, Gent I.,
son and heir (/THOMAS Tynt, son r?/ SiMON Tynt.
14,039. [a.d. 1477.] Red : very indistinct, injured by
pressure. Originally encircled with a twisted rush. About
f in. [Harl. ch. 57 B. 35.]
A shield of arms : three human hearts, two and one (?).
ft S' . . . -« : t : s*
Cabled borders.
Thomas Tjnrell, of co. Essex, Knt.
14,040. [a.d. 1471.] Red: injured by the slipping of the
matrix when being impressed. ^ in. From a ring. [Slo.
ch. xxxii. 42.]
A shield of arms, coiictiJ, helmet and crest : illegible.
Sir William Tyringham, al. Terringham,
of Terringham, co. Bucks.
14,041. [a.d. 1663.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. 1 X f in. [Add. ch. 18,990.]
Oval : a shield of arms, almost illegible : a saltire en-
grailed, Tyringham. Crest on a helmet, mantling and
wreath, a talbot's head.
John Tyrlinge, of Denshanger, co. Northt., Gentl.
14,042. [A.D. 1574.] Red: chipped. JL x -j^ in. [Add.
ch. 13,816.]
Oval : a shield (of arms ?) : the initial letter A bctw. three
annulets. Crest on a helmet and mantling, a demi-man,
holding in each hand a club. Betw. the initial letters s. s.
Perhaps a foreign seal.
6o6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Charles Tyrrell, of Hanslop, co. Buck., Esq.
14,043. [a.d. 1676.] Red, covered with paper before
impression. \\ X i in. [Add. ch. 24,047.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two chevrons within a bordure
engrailed, Tyrrell. Crest on a helmet, mantling and
wreath, a boar's head erect, in it a peacock's tail.
Tristram Tyrwhitt, of Hatdyff, co. Line, Esq.
14.044. [a.d. 1563.] Red. | x -^ in. [Harl. ch. 80
G. 61.]
Oval : a savage man, cinctured and wreathed, in both
hands a spiked club. Crest of Tyrwhitt. Betw. the
initials T. T. and three bushes.
Beaded border.
u
Robert Udale, Citizen and Goldsmith of London.
14.045. [a.d. 1 5 19.] Red: fragmentary. \ in. [Harl,
ch. 55 G. 22.]
For description see next seal.
Seal used by Katherine, wife of the above, "Sylkewoman."
14.046. [a.d. 1519.] Red: indistinct. [Harl. ch. 55
G. 22.]
A shield of arms : a cross flory betw. four martlets.
Legend indistinct.
Alianore de Hufiford, widow of Sir Robert de Uflford,
[and dan. of Sir THOMAS Felton, Ktit.]
14.047. [a.d. 1393.] Red: originally fine, now imperfect,
indistinct. About if in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 84
B. 10.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a cross lozengy, or
engrailed, over all a bendlet, Ufford, with a bendlet for
difference ; sin., two lions passant in pale, crowned, Felton.
Suspended by a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved
panel, with open tracery at the sides, and ball-flowers or
small quatrefoils along the inner edge.
Stgilltt [D]c : tufforD :
Cabled border.
14.048. Sulph. cast from No. 14,047 when not so imperfect
as it now is. [D.C., F. 5S7.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 607
Cecelia, widow of Lord Robert de Uflford, Kiit., \and dan. of
Robert de Valoines, Lord of Orford, co. Stiff.']
14.049. [a.D. 1321.] Dark -green : injured, indistinct. \^X
f in. [Stowe ch. 378.]
Oval : a lozenge-shaped shield of arms : a cross engrailed,
Ufford. To each side of the lozenge is attached a rect-
angular banner of arms : three fleurs-de-lis, a chief dancetty.
Legend betw. the banners : —
S'.ce _ C6L' _- D'VF _ FOR'.
Beaded border.
14.050. [a.D. 1321.] Dark-green: imperfect, indistinct.
[Stowe ch. 377.]
ce FOR'.
Lady Isabella de Ufford, Countess of Suffolk, widow of
William de Ufford, 2nd Earl, [and dan. of
Thomas de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, etc.]
14.051. [a.D. 1400.] Red : originally fine, now very im-
perfect, the edge broken away. About i~ in. when perfect.
[Had. ch. 55 H. i.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a cross engrailed, Ufford,
sin., a fess betw. six crosses crosslet, Beauchamp. Suspended
from a tree on a mount. Background replenished with sprigs
of foliage.
Legend wanting.
14.052. Sulph. cast of No. 14,051. [D.C., F. 613.]
Robert de Ufford, \st Earl of Suffolk.
14.053. [a.D. 1355.] Red: originally fine, now cracked,
injured, imperfect. About i-J in. [Harl. ch. 84 B. 11.]
A shield of arms : a cross engrailed, Ufford. The field
diapered lozengy, with an annulet in each interstitial space.
Above the shield the initial letter S. Betw. two pairs of oak
leaves, slipped. Within a finely carved panel of eight carved
points, enriched with open tracery.
. « . S' ROBGRTI : D6 : [VFF]ORD : COMITIS : SVFFOLCH'.
Cabled border.
14.054. Sulph. cast from No. 14,053. [D.C., F. 399.]
William de Uflford, 2nd Earl of Suffolk,
Lord of Eye and Frandingliani.
14,055. [a.D. 1376.] Red : fine, indistinct, much injured.
[Harl. ch. 57 C. 39.]
For description see next seal.
»
6o8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
14.056. Sulph. cast from No. 14,053. [D.C., F. 501.]
14.057. [a.d. 1 381.] Red: injured, indistinct, edge
chipped. If in. [Harl. ch. 57 C. 41.]
A shield of arms, cotcchi!: a cross engrailed, Ufford,
Crest on a helmet, an old man's head and neck, ducally
crowned, with long hair and beard. Supporters, two lions
sejant guardant, each on a mount, beneath a tree.
S' [i2:liU'm]i : 5c : ClffoiD : com' : Suffolci :
tvt : z : Oc : framlnngijam :
Cabled border.
14.058. Sulph. cast from No. 14,057. [D.C., F. 536.]
Hugh de Ulseby, cf cos. Bedf., Oxon., Norf., etc.
14.059. [A.D. 1355.J Red: injured by pressure. ^ in.
[Harl. ch. 57 D. i.]
A shield of arms : five lozenges in fess betw. three estoiles
of six points, pierced. Within a finely traced gothic panel or
rosette.
tt SIGILLVM » HVGONIS * D6 * VLS6BY.
Beaded border.
14.060. Sulph. cast from No. 14,059. [D.C., F. 392.]
Thomas de Vlueston, of co. Suff., Chevr.
14.061. [a.d. 1384.] Red: imperfect, indistinct, i in.
[Harl. ch. 57 D. 2.]
A shield of arms, coiiclit': quarterly, i, 4, a bird ; 2, 3,
diapered. Crest on a helmet and short mantling, a gauntlet (?).
Betw. two wavy sprigs of foliage. Within a carved gothic
panel enriched with tracery at the sides.
Sigl' : ioij'is : to . . . : tone.
Beaded border.
14.062. Sulph. cast from No. 14,061. [D.C., F. 551.]
Ingeram de Umframvile.
14,063. [a.d. 1292.] Plaster cast from an indistinct im-
pression. -^ in. [xc. 74.]
A shield of arms : an orle, Umfraville. Betw. two
wyverns addorsed reguardant.
Ss S' INGERAMMI ■DC • VMFRAMVILe .
Robert de Umframville.
14,064. [a.d. 130S.] Plaster cast from an indistinct im-
pression. ; in. [xc. 75.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 609
A shield of arms : cruzily, a cinquefoil, over all a bendlet,
for U.MFRAVILLE. Betw. three wavy sprigs of foliage and
flowers. Within a pointed gothic quatrefoil, ornamented
with small quatrefoils or ball-flowers.
SS S' ROeeRTl • D6 • VMFRAMVILL'.
Robert Underwode.
See Walter Cre.swell.
William Underwood, of JVeston, co. Hertf., Gentl.
14,065. [a.D. 1623.] Red : indistinct. -iJ-X-fV in. [Add.
ch. 36,286.]
Oval : a shield of arms : [on] a fess betw. three annulets
[a lion passant] ; UNDERWOOD. Crest on a helmet and
mantling, a hind's head encircled by a fillet of leaves.
John Vuedale, al. Uuedale.
14,066. '[Early 15th cent] Plaster cast from a good
impression. \\ in. [xc. 96.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a cross moline, UvE-
DALE. In an engrailed panel.
+ s* : *! Sigillum *< : » toijamtts '. •». x » uucUalc » «<
Inner border carved, outer border cabled.
Peter de Dovedale, al. Vuedale, of co. Cambr., Knt.
14.067. [a.D. 1323.] Green, mottled: indistinct, i in.
[Add. ch. 25,936.]
A shield of arms : a cross moline, voided, within a
bordure engrailed, for UVEDALE. Suspended by a strap
from a hook. Betw. two w\-verns addorscd.
Ss SIGILLVM « PeXRI « DG « • ■VGDALe.
Beaded border.
14.068. [.•V.D. 1324.] Green, mottled : imperfect, indistinct.
[Add. ch. 25,937.]
a [SIGILL]VM « P6TRI * DG « DOVGDALE (0.
14.069. [A.D. 1324.] Green, mottled : very indistinct edge
broken away. [Add. ch. 25,938.]
ss Rl ® D6 ® DAL6.
Richard de la Vache, of co. Oxoii.
14,070. [a.D. 1277.] Green, mottled: fine. | in. [Add.
ch. 10,620.]
A shield of arms : three lions rampant, a label of as many
VOL. in. 2 r
6lO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
points, for Delevache, (three lions rampant crowned).
Above the shield an uncertain object, perhaps a cow's head,
for a crest.
SIGILL' RICARDI DeLAVACHG.
Beaded borders.
14,071. [a.d. 1277.] Greenish - brown : fragmentary.
[Add. ch. 10,622.]
SIGIL Dl DGLAVACHe.
John Vaghan, of Eskrygg, co. York, Esq.
14.072. [A.D. 1567.] Light-brown: indistinct. ^ in.
[Harl. ch. 80 F. 32.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a boy's head couped at tlie
shoulder having a snake enwrapped about the neck, for
Vaughan, (three boys' heads, etc.)
Betw. the initials I. V.
Beaded border.
William Vaghan, of co. Wariv.
14.073. [a.d. 1326.] Red: fine, chipped. ^ in. [Cott.
ch. XXX. I.]
A shield of arms : a cross lozengy within a bordure
engrailed. Betw. three pairs of slipped leaves. Within a
gothic quatrefoil panel, with small quatrefoils along the inner
edge.
« SIGILLVM : WILLELMI : VAGHAN.
14.074. Sulph. cast from No. 14,073. [D.C., F. 227.]
William de Vale.
14,075. [a.d. 14S0.] Plaster cast from an imperfect
impression. About li in. when perfect, [xc. 78.]
A banner flag on a lance : three lions passant guardant in
pale. Vale (?). Beneath a bear passant. On each side, two
trees. Within a carved panel.
Legend uncertain.
QVIO PON . . (f).
A doubtful seal.
Adomar de Valencia, 2nd Earl of Pembroke,
Lord Weiseford and de Mo)itignac.
14,076. [a.d. 1301.] Plaster cast from a fine impression,
14. in. [xc. 80.]
A shield of arms : barry of fourteen, over all nine martlets
in orle, for VALENCE. Suspended by a strap from a tree of
HERALDIC SEALS. 6l I
three branches. Betw. two wavy sprigs of foliage, on each a
martlet.
SIGILL' ADEMARI : D6 : VALENC6 :
Beaded borders.
Another Seal.
\^,Q)11. [a.D. 1312.] Red: fine, upper part chipped.
About I in. [Add. ch. 19,835.]
A shield of arms : six barrulets, over all nine martlets in
orle, for VALENCE. Above the shield a lion [passant
guardant] of ENGLAND ; on the dexter side the background
is semt'-de-lis, for FRANCE, on the sinister, seme of trefoils, a
bar (fish) for Barre, see No. 14,078.
OMARI • COMITIS • PEMBRO . . .
Beaded borders.
Beatrice (de Barre ?), dan. of the Count of Barre,
Countess of Pembroke, Lady of Wciseford and Montignac,
2nd wfe of AT)0'si\'R de Valence, Earl of Pembroke.
14,078. [A.D. 1312.] Red: fine, edge chipped. I^ in.
[Add. ch. 19,835.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., barry, an orle of martlets,
dimidiated, VALENCE ; sin., seme of trefoils slipped, two bars,
dimidiated, Barre. Betw. a small fleur-de-lis, on the
dexter side, and a small lion passant, on the sinister, perhaps
by way of supporters. Within a carved and pointed gothic
trefoil, with a countersunk trefoil opening in each of the
cusped spaces.
BEATRI ALENC GMBRO ..£...
. . . WEIS' ET DE MOTINI . . .
Johanna de Valence, Countess of Pembroke,
dan. and heir (?/ Warine DE MONCHENSI,
al. MUNTCHESNIE ; niece of h'H^'t.lM Marshal,
Gth Earl of Pembroke ; and widoiu c/ WILLIAM DE VALENCE,
1st Earl of Pembroke, sou of HUGH DE Brun,
Earl of 31 arch, and ISABELLA, widow ty^KlNG JOHN.
Secretum.
14,079. [a.D. 1301.] Bronze-green : imperfect at the edge.
About I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 57 B. 42.]
A shield of arms : per pale, de.w, barry of six, vair and
[gu.] for MONCHENSY ; sin., barry of twelve, eight martlets in
orle, (dimidiated) VALENCE. [Suspended by a strap from a
tree of three branches, with a small tree also at each side of
the shield.
.... LVM : sec ....
Beaded borders.]
2 R 2
6l2 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
14.080. [a.d. 1301.] Bronze-green: fine originally, very
imperfect. [Harl. ch. 57 B. 43.]
14.081. Sulph. cast of No. 14,080. [D.C., F. 174.]
14.082. [a.d. 1302.] Bronze-green: fine, fragmentary.
[Harl. ch. 57 B. 44.]
M:S
14.083. [a.d. 1302.] Bronze-green: fine, fragmentary.
[Harl. ch. 57 B. 45.]
14.084. [a.d. 1302.J Bronze-green: very imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 57 B. 46.]
14.085. [a.d. 1302.] Bronze-green: imperfect. [Add. ch.
20,413.]
LVM : S
14.086. [a.d. 1302.] Bronze-green : fragmentary. [Harl.
ch. 57 B. 47.]
Another Seal Q).
14.087. [a.d. 1 312.] Plaster cast from an indistinct
impression, f in. [xc. 82.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., barry of fourteen, over
all nine martlets in orle (dimidiated) for VALENCE ; j/«., three
escutcheons, barry of six, vair and [gu.] MoNCHENSL Above
the shield an uncertain motto. At each side a wyvern addorsed.
Beaded border.
Guilerme de Valentia, al. William de Valence,
Lord of Pembroke [afienuards Earl of Pembroke (?)].
14.088. [a.d. 1266.] Dark-green: fine, edge imperfect ;
app. by a woven coi'd of green silk strands. If in. [Add.
ch. 20,290.]
A shield of arms : barruly of sixteen, over all nine
martlets in orle, for VALENCE. Suspended by a strap,
from a staffer mace, between two sprigs of foliage. At each
side a wavy sprig of foliage and flowers.
© SIGICLLVM • GVI]L6RMI • DG : VALGNTIA •
DOMINI PeNBROCHie.
Beaded borders.
14.089. Plaster cast from No. 14,088. [xc. 79.]
William de Valance, Lord of Pembroke.
{Same person as the last ?)
14,090. [a.d. 1267.] Plaster cast from a fine impression,
li in. [xc. So.]
A shield of arms : six bars, over all eight martlets in orle,
for Valence. Betw. three wavy sprigs of trefoil flowers.
© SIGILL' • GVILL'I • De • VALANC6 :
Beaded borders.
HERALDIC SEALS. 613
14.091. [a.d. 1268-9.] Bronze-green : fine, imperfect,
[xxv. 284.]
© SIGILL' ■G . . . I • D Ce :
14.092. [a.d. 1277.] Green: imperfect. [Add. ch.
20,253.]
© SIGI 1 • D6 • VA. ..ce.
John de Valle-torta, al. Vautort,
Citizen and Fishmonger of London.
14.093. [a.d. 13S5.] Red: fine originally, now chipped,
injured by pressure. I in. [Harl. ch. 57 B 51.]
A shield of arms : field replenished with delicate sprigs
of foliage ; a fess engrailed, and in chief two mullets, for
Valletort. Above the shield an eagle displayed. Within
a carved panel, with open work at the sides, and small
quatrefoils along the inner edge.
Sr annis : Be : ballc : tortau
14.094. Sulph. cast of No. 14,093. [D.C., F. 556.]
Cecilia, dmtghter of Robert de Valoines.
See Cecilia de Ufford.
Henry de Valoinnes, al. Valoygnis, of co. Kent.
14.095. [a.d. 1326.] Dark-green. \ in. [Harl. ch.
80 H. 4.]
A shield of arms : three palets nebuly, Valoines,
Valoyns, and De Valoniis. On a staff, and betw. two
sprigs of foliage. Within a carved border ornamented along
the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
» S' : H6NR1CI • DS VALOINN€S.
14.096. Sulph. cast of No. 14,095. [D.C., F. 223.]
14.097. [a.d. 1334.] Red: injured by pressure. [Harl.
ch. So H. 5.]
Si S' : HGNRICl • D6 VALOINNES.
Stephen de Valoyns, of co. Kent, Knt.
14,098. [a.d. 1349.] Red: fragmentary. About |- in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 80 C. 32.]
A shield of arms : paly of six, undee, VALOINES.
Legend broken away.
6l4 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Waricius, al. Warres' de Valoynes, of co. Kent, Knt.
14.099. [A.D. 1305.] Mottled-gi-cen. i X f in. [Harl.
ch. 80 H. 3.]
Oval : a shield of arms : five palcts, iindees, VaLOVNES.
» S' WARICII De VALOYNES.
Beaded borders.
Samuel Isted.
Seal used by George Vandyke, of Lewes, co. Stiff., Gent!.
14.100. [a.D. 1 7 16.] Red : en placard, on a label.
I X -t%- in- [Add. ch. 29,527.]
Oval : out of a ducal coronet, a stag's head, for the crest of
ISTED, viz., a buck's head erased, ducally gorged.
Sir Henry Vane, the younger, of Fairelane in Shiphorne,
CO. Kent.
14.101. [a.D. 1648.] Red : injured by pressure, indistinct.
tV X -h '"â– [Add. ch. 29,996.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three dexter gauntlets, two and
one, Vane. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and
wreath, a dexter hand in a gauntlet, holding a sword.
14.102. [A.D. 1648.] Red : cracked. [Add. ch. 30,147.]
14.103. [A.D. 1648.] Red. [Add. ch. 30,149.]
14.104. [a.D. 1648.] Red, covered with paper before
impression : very indistinct. [Add. ch. 29,970.]
\Sir\ John Vaughan, \L.C.J. of the Common P/eas.]
14.105. [A.D. 1668.] Red, covered with paper before
impression : very indistinct. About i X f in. [Add.
ch. 5287.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three fleurs-de-lis,
Vaughan.
R. Vaughan.
Seal used by Francis Bates, " Barbour allotved to attend
at his ]\Ia'"- Court."
14.106. [a.D. 1604.] Dark-red : imperfect. f X ^ in.
[Harl. ch. 76 A. 49.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three boys'
heads, couped at the shoulders, enwrapped about the neck
with as many snakes, Vaughan. Above the shield the
initial letters : — R. V.
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 615
John Vaus, of co. Hunt.
14,107. [a.d. 1467.] Red : from a ring. -5% in. [Add.
ch. 33,257.]
A griiiSn sejant. Motto in the field above : —
as : goO : togl :
Cabled border.
Edward Vaux, Lord Harrowdm.
14,108. [a.d. 1621.] Light-brown : injured by pressure,
indistinct. |X^in. [Add. ch. 6072.]
Oval : a shield of arms : chequy, on a chevron three roses,
Vaux. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath,
an eagle's head erased.
Mauger Le Vavasur, of co. York.
14,109. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. i-fL. in. [D.C., D. 241.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a fess, and in chief two
estoiles.
© S' MAVG6RI ■L6 • VAVASVR
Beaded borders.
Cf. Harl. MS. 4630, p. 644.
Sir Thomas Vavasor.
See Edmund Randolph.
William de Veci, al. de Vesci.
2nd Baron, ob. A.D. 1297.
Secretiim.
14.110. [a.d. 1290.] Creamy-white : ver>' imperfect. [Harl.
ch. 57 C. ii:\
For description see next No. 14, 1 1 1.
14.111. [a.d. 1295.] Red: originally fine, edge now
very imperfect. About I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch.
57 C. 34-]
A shield of arms : a cross, VescL Bctw. three demi
fleurs-de-lis. Within a carved panel of six cusps, with a
countersunk trefoil opening in each sprandril.
© [SjecRtexvM o wilclglimi • oe • veci.
Beaded borders.
14.112. Sulph. cast of No. 14,1 1 1. [D.C., E. 482.]
6l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
14.113. [a.D. 1295.] Mottled-green: a small fragment of
the legend only. [Harl. ch. 57 C. 35.]
. . ecR
14.114. [s. d.] Discoloured-white : very indistinct. [Harl.
ch. 57 C. 37-]
Alicia de Veer, Countess of Oxford,
dau. and heir of Gilbert, Lord de Saunford,
andwidozv ,7/ ROBERT DE Veer, 5//^ Earl of Oxford.
14.115. [a.D. 1303.] Red : very imperfect. About | in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 57 C. 7.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in the first quarter a mullet
DE Vere. Within two square frames interlaced.
[SA3VNFORD
Beaded borders.
Aubrey de Veer, Chevr. {afterwards \oth Earl of Oxford].
14.116. [a.D. 1378.] Red : fine, the edge chipped, injured
by pressure, i in. [Harl. ch. 57 C. 12.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in the first quarter a mullet,
De Vere. (The 3rd and 4th quarter hatched.) Betw. five
small roses. Within a carved gothic panel of eight points,
with small quatrefoils along the inner edge.
js Sigillmn : *< : Hulir ucrr :
14.117. Sulph. cast from No. 14,116. [D.C., F. 514.]
14.118. [a.D. 1 391.] Red : fragmentary, only centre
remains. [Harl. ch. 57 C. 13.]
Elizabeth, widow of John de Veer, Earl of Oxford,
Lady of the Manor of Knapton, co. Norf,
[dan. (t/" 5/;- John Howard,] heiress to the Barony of Plats,
ajid co-heiress to the Barony of Scales.
14,119. [a.D. 1463.] Red : imperfect, much injured by
pressure. About 2J^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 14,514.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., quarterly, in the first
quarter a mullet, De Vere ; sin., quarterly, i, a bend betw.
six crosses crosslet, fitchees, etc., Howard ; 2, uncertain ; 3,
per pale a lion passant, Platz or Playz ; 4, three chevronels,
Montfitchet. Within a carved gothic rosette or cusped
border.
: ® : Sigillum : @ : Bom romittffe : © :
Dc : «> : ©jonia : § :
A carved and a beaded inner border ; the outer border
indistinct.
HERALDIC SEALS. 617
Hugh de Veer, a^th Earl of Oxford. A.D. 1 221-1263.
Secretum.
14.120. [<:. A.D. 1221-1240.] Green: fine fragment. About
I-[V in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 28,397.]
[A shield of arms : De Vere, cf Add. ch. 28,450, betw.
two boars' heads, couped, erect,] of which that on the sin.
side only remains.
[+ s:gillv]m : secRCTi.
Beaded borders.
Hugh de Veer, Lord of Swanscchaiimpis, \st Bm-on.
14.121. [a.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from a fine Impression,
iin. [xc. 86.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in the first quarter a mullet,
all within a bordure engrailed. Above the shield a wild boar,
at each side a wyvern.
» : SIGILL' : HVGONIS : D6 : VGER :
Beaded borders.
John de Veer, '/th Earl of Oxford.
14.122. [a.D. 1348.] Plaster cast from a fine impression
originally, now chipped, injured by pressure. About i^ in.
when perfect, [xc. 85.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in the first quarter a mullet,
De Vere. The first and fourth diapered lozengy, with a small
flower in each interstice ; the second and third hatched.
Betw. two pairs of leaves slipped. Within a delicately traced
panel of five cusps, ornamented along the inner edge with
small quatrefoils or ball-flowers.
» Sig[inu]m : jroijanms : Dc : brc[r :] fomttiB :
[oxjontf A«
John de Veer, 13/// Earl of Oxford.
14.123. [a.D. 1466.] Red : fine originally, now very
imperfect. About 21 in. when perfect. [Had. ch. 57
C. 14.]
A shield of arms, coitclu': quarterly, in the first quarter a
mullet, De Vere. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling
of foliage, and chapeau turned up ermine, a boar passant.
Supporters, two heraldic antelopes collared, chained, and
ringed.
Sc bfcr : comiti ntr.
14.124. Sulph. cast from No. 14,123. [D.C., G. 253.]
6l8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Second Seal of arms of tJie above, as Earl of Oxford,
Gj-eat Chamberlain and Admiral of England,
Viscount Bnlbck, and Lord de Scales.
14.125. [a.d. 1496.] Red: fine, well preserved. 24 in.
[Add. ch. 989.]
Similar to the previous seal of arms, No. 14,123, but from
a different matrix. The shield is quarterly : i, 4, quarterly,
in the first quarter a mullet, De Vere ; 2, 3, a bend bctw.
six crosses crosslet fitchccs, HOWARD.
Legend on a scroll running round the seal : —
*igillum : iolj'ts : 5c tocrr : tomitis : ojontc : :
14.126. [a.d. 1509.] Red: fine originally, now very
imperfect, only the central part remains. [Add. ch. 16,572.]
Signet.
14.127. [a.d. 1466.] Red : from a ring, i in. [Add. ch.
30,421.]
An heraldic antelope.
Cabled border.
14.128. [a.d. 1466.] Red : fragmentary. [Add. ch. 30,422.]
14.129. [a.d. 1466.] Red: injured; originally encircled
with a twisted rush. [Add. ch. 30,423.]
Matildis de Veer, Countess of Oxford,
[sister a)id heiress ^ GILES, Lord Badlcsmere, zoidow of
(i) Robert Fitz-Payne, and {2) John de Veer,
â– jth Earl of Oxfoi-d.]
14.130. [a.d. 1366.] Red: originally fine, now chipped.
li. in. [Add. ch. 30,350.]
For description see next No. 14,131.
S' MATILD'—Oe • V S_se • OXONI'.
Beaded border.
14.131. Recent impression in gutta-percha, [xlvii. 1305.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in the first quarter a mullet,
De Vere. The second and third quarters diapered lozengy
with a small flower in each interstice. Suspended by a strap
from a forked tree. Within a pointed quatrefoil panel, with
small quatrefoils along the inner edge. This panel forms the
centre of a delicately traced double quatrefoil, which fills up
the area of the seal, being enriched with small circular
openings containing quatrefoil tracery, and other forms.
On the tracery four lozenge-shaped shields of arms are
disposed saltire-wise : i. a fess betw. two bars gemel, Badles-
MERE ; 2. two lions passant in pale, over all a bend, FlTZ-
Fayne ; 3. three chevrons, Clare ; 4. three chevrons, in
HERALDIC SEALS. 619
chief a label of three points, CLARE. The whole forms a fine
example of the seal-engraver's art.
Legend betw. the lozenge-shaped shields : —
S' MATILD'_DG • VeeR_COM ITIS_Se • OXONI'.
The disposition of the heraldry will be best understood by
the following pedigree table : —
Alberic de VEER=A<1eliza de
Clare
Bartholomew de = Margaret, dau. of
Badlesmere
Thos. de Clare
I. Robert Fitz-Payne = Matildis de Veer = 2. John de Veer.
Family of de Veer, Earls of Oxford.
Perliaps Richard de Veer, 11th Earl, A.D. 1400-1417.
14,132. [Late 14th cent, or early 15th cent] Sulph. cast
from a chipped impression. About i~ in. when perfect.
[D.C., F. 369.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in the first quarter a mullet,
De Vere. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree.
Within a carved panel, with open tracery at the sides, and
small quatrefoils along the inner edge.
. . . . 0t : Br : bfcr : comttts : o . . . . r.
Robert de Ver, yd Earl of Oxford.
14,133. Sulph. cast from a somewhat indistinct impression.
l-iV in. [xlvii. 1018.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in the first quarter a mullet,
De Vere. The first and fourth quarters apparently plain,
the second and third apparently marked vair or with ermine
spots.
t S' ROBeRTI De V€R : COMITIS D6 OXE.
Descr. and engr. in Laing's CataL, No. 829.
Robert de Veer, t,tk Earl of Oxford.
Secretuvi.
14,134. [A.D. 1263- 1296.] Brown, mottled: indistinct,
i in. [Add. ch. 28,450.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in the first quarter a mullet,
De Vere. Betw. two boars' heads, couped, erect.
^ SIGILLVM ; SeCR6TI.
Beaded borders.
620 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robert de Veer, 6th Earl of Oxford.
A.D. 1 296-1 33 I.
14.135. [a.d. '1313.] Opaque-brown: very indistinct,
injured by pressure. \ in. [Add. ch. 28,553.]
For description see next No. 14,136.
[« SIGllLLVM : ROBeRTI : DG : V€[€R].
[The letters er in Veer are conjoined.]
14.136. Red : apparently the counterseal of a large eques-
trian seal, now detached from a charter, [ci. 10.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in the first quarter a mullet,
De Vere. Betw. three pierced roses. Within a pointed
quatrefoil panel.
Ks SIGILLVM : ROBeRTI : DG : Ve6R.
The letters er in Veer are conjoined.
Lord Robert de Ver, of Siibburg, Knt., of co. Oxon. ;
or Master Thomas de Eadburbir'_f«//i?(^/ de Aula.
14,137. [a.d. 1303.] Mottled-green : very indistinct. | in.
[Harl. ch. 57 C. 6.]
A shield of arms : three eagles' heads erased, betw. as
many 
